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This small Jordanian city where minarets and church towers share the skyline was deemed a "place of tolerance and urban hospitality" by Unesco.
Stuff
Expect a shift away from larger sections and the ubiquitous lemon tree as new housing density rules bed in, leaders say.
New Atlas
An ambitious new project planned for Toronto, Canada, will transform a sizable area of the city's waterfront into a lush green neighborhood. Named Quayside, it will consist of a number of tree and plant-covered buildings, including a huge timber housing project.
Newsroom
The city's rebuild has been difficult and some of the problems pre-date the 2011 earthquake – which happened 11 years ago this week. But there are signs of hope, writes Steve Matthewman
Stuff
OPINION: It is surely a little embarrassing that New Zealand, one of the least populated countries in the world, has apparently run out of land.
Stuff
It's about Huntly locals doing it for themselves, about mana motuhake, about pride. And it starts with the name, Raahui Pookeka.
Stuff
The central Wellington housing development will be home to about 900 people. It will boast amenities such as a playground, community gardens, offices, and an orchard.
Earth Charter
By H.G. van Straaten (July, 2020) We stand at a critical moment in Earth’s history, a time when humanity must ... A Reflection on Urban Design and Planning and the Earth Charter Cities approach
The Conversation
Most new capitals are dreary, overpowering, underserviced and unaffordable. Here’s how Nusantara, Indonesia’s new planned capital, can avoid the same pitfalls.
Stuff
Noise, dust, and loss of privacy are on the cards for more residents as New Zealand’s cities grow up, and fill in, to accommodate an increasing population.
the Guardian
Angry residents have rallied to a campaign against the ‘trashing’ of the capital. Some blame mayor Anne Hidalgo while others see the protests as a far-right ploy
The Conversation
El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele wants to build “Bitcoin City” – a tax-free territory in the country’s east, powered by a nearby volcano.
Newsroom
Ministers have announced a $14.6 billion partially-tunnelled light rail to Auckland Airport, assuring worried business leaders of a support package to keep them afloat through years of construction.
The pool of semi-finalists are making huge positive change for their communities.
Stuff
OPINION: What've learned from the pandemic can be applied to the future design of our homes, towns and cities.
Stuff
A new $130,000 sign on the Wellington waterfront is designed to be "Instagram-able".
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Boasting the US' largest Bosnian population, St Louis, Missouri, has been shaped by the subtle but abundant influence of a community not found in such numbers outside Europe.
Newsroom
The post-pandemic recovery represents a unique opportunity for our cities to emerge more ethical, equitable, inclusive, sustainable and resilient, writes Brendan F.D. Barrett.
Newsroom
NZ has long history of protesters occupying land or staging sit-ins. Anna Radford explains a group of Mt Albert residents' battle to save exotic trees on the local maunga.
Stuff
OPINION: David Hanna of Wesley Community Action says we all have a part to play in creating communities - and all of us can do it.
Stuff
OPINION: Rather than being a 'complex scenario', the collection of rubbish and recycling should be very simple.
Stuff
OPINION: The city's relationship with its fresh water supply has soured through decades of disrespect. It's time for a change.
The Conversation
For a long time the roof has been an afterthought in urban design, but the future is definitely looking up.
The Conversation
If you’re stuck in mall traffic this holiday season, spare a thought for Victor Gruen, whose grand urban vision turned into today’s suburban reality.
Stuff
OPINION: Why is the region waiting till 2028 to make a start on desperately overdue transport projects such as completing The Terrace and Mt Victoria connections?
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