A focused intelligence section from the Mark and Focus archive, connecting recurring analysis across policy, infrastructure, resilience, technology, and urban systems change.
Urban areas face rising flood risk as climate change increases rainfall intensity and frequency. Hard surfaces and legacy drainage systems limit infiltration, which elevates the likelihood of rapid surface water flooding. Managing…
Green roofs are redefining urban development by merging architecture and ecology. These vegetated systems transform rooftops into multifunctional green spaces that address environmental, economic, and social challenges in cities. Explore how Amsterdam’s…