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Bunia Climate-Shield: A Green Belt for Urban Resilience

A multifunctional green belt is helping Bunia, adapt to deforestation, flooding and extreme heat – recognized by the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026.

In Malmö, an old industrial site becomes its own building supply

An 18-hectare former shipyard in Malmö is being rebuilt using materials saved from its own demolished buildings.

Malmö: From Shipyards to Sustainable Living in Varvsstaden

From shipyard to showcase: Malmö turns an industrial site into a model for urban circularity.

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Isfahan, Iran

Revitalizing “sick” buildings

Making the urban fabric of the city safe and sustainable.

Thessaloniki, Greece

Bioclimatic upgrade of public spaces

The implementation of bioclimatic principles in the design of urban open spaces.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Re-discovering the Antonine Wall

World Heritage for community development

Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Descontorno Cultural

This event aims to promote artists and cultural initiatives from the peripheries of the city, decentralizing BH’s artistic production.

Hastings, United Kingdom

Hasting Commons

Creating a stronger more connected community

Prague, Czech Republic

Prague Public Space Design Manual: A Governance Tool for Urban Space Transformation

The Prague Public Space Design Manual is a public governance document published in 2014 by the Prague Institute of Planning and Development (IPR Prague).

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Bunia Climate-Shield: A Green Belt for Urban Resilience

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Malmö: From Shipyards to Sustainable Living in Varvsstaden

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Kotaredu Praveena

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