Putting waste to work for green and resilient cities
Urban waste can be an asset. Not making the most of it is a missed opportunity for Asian cities.
Financing urban planning in Asia: From land value “capture” to “creation” (and more)
When land value is created, shared, and reinvested, it spurs a virtuous cycle of urban infrastructure development.
With intelligent transport systems, Asia can beat traffic and boost growth
Adopting these technologies and incorporating them into the urban fabric is crucial to make Asian urban transport sustainable.
Can coordinated city clusters take off in the PRC?
The PRC can learn from international examples of metropolitan governance, adapting them to its own urban development requirements.
Sustainable cities: It's (not) the finance, stupid
My 2 takeaways from the World Urban Forum are that there’s enough money to fund projects, and we need to implement global agendas.
5 ways to make Asian cities more inclusive
To go beyond infrastructure, we must empower people.
The architecture of resilience
A proper balance of grey and green infrastructure is crucial to make Asia’s cities more resilient.
Ditch NIMBY to fix Philippines’ municipal solid waste problem
The biggest constraint to establishing proper urban waste disposal facilities in the country is refusing to accept them in your own city.
Testing a new water security approach for urban slums
Clean, safe water is crucial for urban slums. Green technologies can deliver water services that revitalize informal settlements.
Why preserving urban heritage makes economic sense
Preserving urban heritage helps local industries develop, and provides income opportunities for citizens.