Wow!: From stormwater to farms, US cities put empty lots to use
CAREY L BIRON, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how, with federal pandemic aid on offer for revitalisation, some local governments in the US are using empty parcels to respond to local needs…
Invest in low-carbon cities to protect climate and boost jobs, governments urged
Bogota, ColombiaThomson Reuters Foundation More COVID-19 recovery spending and public investment is needed for green transport and clean energy in cities, to create jobs, cut planet-heating emissions and limit the damage from climate change, UN officials and researchers said on Wednesday. A report by the Coalition for Urban Transitions, a group of research organisations pushing […]
Italian city puts pooches first with pet-friendly planning scheme
Rome, ItalyThomson Reuters Foundation Famed for its renaissance walls and mediaeval towers, the Italian city of Lucca hopes to boost its modern-day appeal by becoming Europe’s first pet-friendly “smart city”. An EU-funded initiative aims to nurture residents’ well-being by making the Tuscan city an animal-lovers’ paradise – with dedicated dog-walking paths and pet-therapy programs. A […]
MONEY TREES: US CITIES FIND NEW WAYS OF VALUING URBAN FORESTS
CAREY L BIRON, writing for Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on the trend for seeing trees as a city utility…
Trees alone can’t win fight against soaring heat, cities warned
Abu Dhabi, UAEThomson Reuters Foundation Popular projects to plant more trees and expand green space in cities may not protect residents from soaring and often deadly heat unless the efforts target those most in need of relief and bring communities closer, researchers and policymakers said. As record numbers of people move into urban areas, cities […]