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    Category: Opinion

    The human experience in the urban environment

    Christopher Boone Arizona State University, USA In sweeping images of cityscapes, it is nearly impossible to distinguish individual human beings. We clearly see the products of human… Read more “The human experience in the urban environment”

    December 29, 2015January 12, 2016 by UGEC Viewpoints

    Critical perspectives for examining urbanization and sustainability in China

    Peilei Fan Michigan State University, USA The rapid urbanization of China is an event unparalleled in human history.  Fueled by a near-continuous rural-to-urban migration, the country’s urban… Read more “Critical perspectives for examining urbanization and sustainability in China”

    October 27, 2015January 12, 2016 by UGEC Viewpoints

    The challenges of urban mobility in Nairobi, Kenya

    Lorraine Amollo Ambole University of Nairobi, Kenya Deep down, I always knew there was a method to the madness of Nairobi matatus, and now I have the… Read more “The challenges of urban mobility in Nairobi, Kenya”

    September 29, 2015September 29, 2015 by UGEC Viewpoints

    How can we apply complexity science to urban policy?

    Michail Fragkias Boise State University, USA In the past few decades, urban researchers and practitioners across the world have jointly enriched our understanding of the new challenges… Read more “How can we apply complexity science to urban policy?”

    August 27, 2015September 14, 2015 by UGEC Viewpoints

    Natural infrastructure: A clear path towards urban resilience?

    Robert McDonald The Nature Conservancy, USA There has been an explosion of interest in the idea of “urban resilience”. The Rockefeller Foundation was excited enough about the… Read more “Natural infrastructure: A clear path towards urban resilience?”

    July 9, 2015May 4, 2016 by UGEC Viewpoints

    Green cities and smart cities: The potential and pitfalls of digitally-enabled green urbanism

    Alexander Aylett National Institute for Scientific Research, Canada Since its early days, the discourse around “smart cities” has included environmental sustainability as one of its core principles.… Read more “Green cities and smart cities: The potential and pitfalls of digitally-enabled green urbanism”

    June 11, 2015October 4, 2015 by UGEC Viewpoints

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