Vienna is a maestro when it comes to being sustainable
Vienna, the home of Beethoven, Mozart and the finest orchestra in the world – the Vienna Philharmonic – is also a maestro when it comes to its commitment of being a leading…
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Tag: urban sustainability
A focused section of the long-running Mark and Focus publication record.
Melbourne developing the foundations of a Smart City
Cities across the world are experiencing radical transformations in the way they manage resources as well as implement infrastructure. In particular, Smart Cities are based on new ways of conceiving buildings, neighborhoods…
A sustainable oasis in the desert
The goal of the United Arab Emirate’s Green Economy for Sustainable Development initiative is to build an economy that not only protects the environment but also allows the economy to grow. As…
A green urban transportation future
Globally, the transportation sector, which includes the movement of people and goods by cars, trucks, trains, ships, airplanes and other vehicles, is one of the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG):…
Urban Green Spaces as Adaptive Measures to Flooding
Management of freshwater resources as well as coping with increasing natural disasters like flooding are issues currently plaguing cities across the globe. The higher frequency in extreme events like storms with a…
A floating dairy farm in Rotterdam
90% of all large cities are located near water. With rising sea levels threatening many cities around the world one city is turning this threat into an opportunity. Rotterdam is pioneering the…
Urban water security coming soon
Urban Water Security (Wiley) will be out this November or December depending on your geographic location, but pre-orders can be made now! To purchase click here
Dubai becoming a smarter sustainable city
Dubai is the first city to trial the efficiency and sustainability of its operations using key performance indicators developed by the ITU-F Focus Group on Smart Sustainable Cities. This two-year pilot project…
A drought-proof Perth
Western Australia’s Water Corporation has developed a, even in the face of climate change and an increasing population. The plan aims to achieve the city’s goal of reducing water consumption by 25%…
Pittsburgh’s advanced water metering system
Growing demand for water for household and industrial activities is placing strain on limited water resources globally: By 2030, a business-as-usual approach to water management in North America alone will see annual…