Andrew Rudd UN Habitat, USA The recently UN-adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set out a globally unprecedented aspiration for cities. Among other aims (including inclusion, safety and… Read more “Structure and agency: The seeds of sustainability for 21st century cities”
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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”
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”
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”
