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🤔 Imagine cities designed not just for today, but for tomorrow— where innovative urban planning and smart technologies harmonize with nature, reducing carbon footprints and enhancing quality of life. ♻️🌍 🛣️ This journey isn't just about infrastructure; it's about fostering communities where diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard. 👷🏻♀️👷🏻It's about building cities that are adaptable to change, resilient in the face of adversity, and inclusive in their prosperity. Let's explore how sustainable practices can transform urban landscapes into vibrant, thriving communities. 🤩 🤝🏼 Join us in shaping this future. Get Involved Now 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gyR9aesS #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanInnovation #InclusiveCities #GreenInfrastructure #ShapeTheFuture

City leaders and urban planners have a lot on their minds. Becoming nature-positive should be among their top priorities. To protect their economic wellbeing, and ensure safe, resilient places for their people. Luckily, the path to nature-positive cities is getting clearer. Check out the below from my team at BWD Strategic. #urbanism #sustainablecities #planning #biodiversity #TNFD #nature

What would a nature-positive world look like? Well, it would need to start with nature-positive cities. Nature-positive cities will be vital to our enduring economic security. 80% of global GDP is generated in cities; an estimated 44% of this city-based productivity (USD 31 trillion) is vulnerable to disruption due to nature loss, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). But nature-positivity can unlock much more value for cities and their residents. A host of ecosystem services and natural assets – from access to clean water for human consumption and industrial use to the cultural significance of Country to First Nations peoples – are fundamental to human health, climate resilience, and social stability. So: how can we achieve nature-positivity in cities? In May 2024 the WEF published ‘Nature Positive: Guidelines for the Transition in Cities’. It recommends a four-step strategy that urban centers around the world can adopt: • Establish a clear vision for urban nature stewardship, an inspiring vision statement that articulates a city’s vision for nature and biodiversity. • Set coherent objectives in relation to nature, informed by an honest assessment of a city’s nature-related dependencies, impacts, risks, and opportunities. • Build the right enabling environment for nature-positive action, aligning governance, policy, people, finance, and data behind a credible nature ‘improvement plan’. • Create a nature-positive roadmap that lists policy measures and nature-based solutions, and enables impact monitoring and disclosures for your city. Coincidentally, also in May, the Australian Government released its draft National Urban Policy, which includes ‘urban biodiversity’ as a factor under its sustainability pillar. Also in May, the Government Architect NSW released its ‘Biodiversity in Place’ framework, which sets out a number of pathways for cities to identify and enhance biodiversity in their urban environments. Cities can make an outsized contribution to a nature-positive world. If you are an urban sustainability leader, it's time to start your city’s nature journey. #Biodiversity #SustainableCities #Urbanism #Planning #Nature

🏙️ The Future of Cities: Building a Sustainable Tomorrow 🌱 The health and well-being of humanity hinge on the cities we construct in the next two generations. These urban landscapes will shape our social, economic, and environmental future, impacting critical challenges like climate change, social equity, and economic growth. With 4.3 billion people currently residing in cities, a number projected to rise to 6.7 billion by 2050, the expansion of urban footprints is inevitable. However, the prevalent pattern of global sprawl, especially pronounced in lower-income cities in the Global South, poses significant challenges. It exacerbates spatial inequalities, strains infrastructure, and intensifies environmental burdens. But there's hope. A new paradigm, outlined in the seven fundamental urban principles detailed in this book, offers an alternative path forward. These principles advocate for sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban development, emphasizing compact, mixed-use neighborhoods, robust transit systems, and the preservation of natural ecosystems. The synthesis of these principles fosters positive outcomes across the board, from improved air quality and reduced carbon emissions to enhanced economic opportunities and community resilience. By embracing these principles, cities can mitigate the adverse effects of sprawl and climate change while fostering healthier, more vibrant communities. Yet, the transformation of urban landscapes requires comprehensive, long-term thinking and concerted action. It demands collaboration across sectors and disciplines, as well as innovative approaches to governance, planning, and financing. By adopting a holistic approach to urban design and prioritizing sustainability and equity, we can create cities that thrive for generations to come. 🟢 More content here: https://lnkd.in/dVYvfGHM 🟢 Source: https://lnkd.in/dnhvz5-h #UrbanDevelopment #Sustainability #ClimateAction #ResilientCities #InclusiveCommunities

🌐 By 2050, cities will house 70% of the global population. This change brings with it unprecedented social, economic, and environmental challenges. How can cities ensure equitable access to housing, green spaces, and economic opportunities? Join #TakeOnTomorrow for a conversation on sustainable urban development. https://pwc.to/4bm7o1y

🌐 By 2050, cities will house 70% of the global population. This change brings with it unprecedented social, economic, and environmental challenges. How can cities ensure equitable access to housing, green spaces, and economic opportunities? Join #TakeOnTomorrow for a conversation on sustainable urban development. https://pwc.to/4bm7o1y

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 A pathway for restorative and city renaturalization actions.   A crucial shift is required in urban development away from solely preventing climate change towards environmental action that protects and restores nature.  Cities can advance their nature-positive transition and expedite restorative and renaturalization actions to benefit and reap the rewards of a sustainable and resilient urban environment.  Coordinated city action for nature is strategically necessary given the climate-, health- and infrastructure-related urban challenges arising from existing unbalanced relationships with nature and the biosphere.    BuildAction features tools that facilitate the transition to nature-positive cities (https://lnkd.in/dNXED_6V). Feature sustainable urban development tools: https://lnkd.in/dbqEfKq5.   For more on cities in transition on BuildAction, see https://lnkd.in/dqTruq-C. Also see global city rankings (https://lnkd.in/dycQThfZ).   If not now, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻? If not you, 𝘄𝗵𝗼? It’s up to 𝘆𝗼𝘂!  ------------------------------- #NaturePositive; #Cities; #ClimateMitigationSolutions; #Renaturalization; #Sustainability BuildAction: https://lnkd.in/dWTpk87u Authors: Javier Garcia Olivares, Cristina Gómez Garcia-Reyes, Nicole Merlo, Vivian Brady-Phillips, Akanksha Khatri, Jeff Merritt, Arnaud Delamare, Emilio ElAsmar, Victoria Evans Publisher: World Economic Forum Imagery: World Economic Forum Contributor: Gregory Autin BuildAction: Like it (👍)! Share it! Click image:

Redevelopment and Regeneration in the Global Hindsight: A Pathway to Sustainable Urban Futures As the world reflects on the impact of globalization, urbanization, and technological advancements, it's clear that redevelopment and regeneration are crucial for creating sustainable and resilient cities. Here are key considerations for redevelopment and regeneration in the global hindsight: 1. Inclusive and Equitable Development: Prioritize affordable housing, community engagement, and social cohesion to address urban inequalities. 2. Sustainable and Resilient Design: Integrate green infrastructure, renewable energy, and adaptive design to mitigate climate change and natural disasters. 3. Cultural Heritage Preservation: Protect and celebrate cultural identity, historic landmarks, and community heritage. 4. Innovative and Inclusive Economies: Foster entrepreneurship, innovation, and social entrepreneurship to drive economic growth and community development. 5. Integrated and Accessible Transportation: Develop efficient, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems to reduce congestion and emissions. 6. Community-Led Revitalization: Empower local communities to drive redevelopment and regeneration efforts, ensuring their needs and aspirations are met. 7. Cross-Sector Collaboration: Foster partnerships between government, private sector, and civil society to leverage resources and expertise. 8. Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data analytics and urban informatics to inform redevelopment and regeneration strategies. By embracing these principles, cities can transform into vibrant, sustainable, and resilient hubs that thrive in the global hindsight. #Redevelopment #Regeneration #SustainableUrbanFutures #InclusiveDevelopment #SustainableDesign #CulturalHeritage #InnovativeEconomies #AccessibleTransportation #CommunityLedRevitalization #CrossSectorCollaboration #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #GlobalHindsight

🌍 With urban populations on the rise, understanding the complex environmental, social and economic challenges that metropolitan centres face is vital. UIIN's Déspina Kortesidou's article delves into the power of collaborative transdisciplinary approaches in understanding, but also addressing such urban challenges, offering readers insights on utilising driving social innovation for a sustainable future.   Discover how embracing varied perspectives and adaptive methodologies can revolutionise urban research and practice. Read here: https://shorturl.at/7f9ll #UrbanDevelopment #TransdisciplinaryApproaches #SustainableCities #SocialInnovation #FutureCities #EnvironmentalSustainability 

🌐 By 2050, cities will house 70% of the global population. This change brings with it unprecedented social, economic, and environmental challenges. How can cities ensure equitable access to housing, green spaces, and economic opportunities? Join #TakeOnTomorrow for a conversation on sustainable urban development. https://pwc.to/4bm7o1y