TOPIC 1 | Densification of residential districts in the Gulf cities as the key factor for the urban transition in the region. Dr Gustavo de Siqueira In Oman, rapid urbanization led to a high demand ...

New Delhi: Empowerment of mayors, increased citizen participation in city governance, reducing multiplicity of agencies and developing a framework to facilitate rural to urban transition are some ...

Urban Mobility Transitions incorporates an urban living and mobility survey: Gauging scope for new forms of urban mobility in London and Berlin. Urban Mobility Transitions incorporates an urban living ...

A simple fix for stronger and more sustainable cities: solar street lights It's a sure way for developing cities to create safer streets and more jobs (and lower electricity bills) in their ...

At the upcoming United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20), the debate over managing this urban transition will focus on how smart urban planning—from efficient and clean ...

The global transition from fossil fuels to renewable and clean energy is gaining momentum, and cities and urban areas are at the forefront of this movement. Local governments around the world have set ...