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Participatory Slum Upgrading Programme
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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Launched in 2008, the overall objective of PSUP is to contribute to the improvement of the living conditions of the urban poor and to contribute to millennium Development goal (MDG) 7, including: target C, to halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation; and, target D, to achieve a significant improvement in the lives of at least 100 million slum dwellers by 2020. This website provides information on the Progarmme and details of projects where it is being implemented.
From wasted spaces to living spaces
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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Amidst new political focus on the potential of brownfield land, a report from the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) published today shows that local authorities have identified the capacity for at least 1 million new homes on suitable brownfield land in England. The report also makes a series of recommendations that would make brownfield land more attractive to developers and encourage local authorities to do more to identify suitable sites.
Turn down the heat: Confronting the new climate normal
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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A new report from the World Bank warns of severe impacts on agricultural production, water resources and ecosystems as well as increased vulnerability to coastal flooding as a result of global warming. Key findings of the report include warnings of: heat extremes in Latin America and the Caribbean which could impact soybean and wheat yields; water shortages across north Africa and the Middle east; and the risk of torrential flooding in Central Asia.
Urban age: Governing urban futures. Delhi, 14-15 November 2014
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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Organised by LSE Cities at the London School of Economics and Political Science and Deutsche Bank’s Alfred Herrhausen Society, the 2014 Urban Age conference investigated the link between urban governance and our capacities to engage with and shape the future development of cities. The conference, hosted in partnership with the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) acted as a platform for exchange and debate amongst over 350 policy-makers, academics, business leaders, urban designers, architects, and representatives of NGOs and local community groups. Videos of the presentations are available online.
Ambitions and opportunities: Understanding the spatial effects of high speed rail
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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Based on international research, this report from the Independent Transport Commission argues that high speed rail can help increase the long term capacity of the UK’s transport infrastructure and act as a catalyst for economic regeneration of the country’s cities and regions.
China’s Clean Air Challenge: The health impacts of transport emissions
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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This is the first post of the “China’s Clean Air Challenge” series, exclusive to TheCityFix. This series examines the increasing social, environmental, and economic impacts of the serious air quality issues in Chinese cities, and investigates the source of emissions and sustainable solutions.
UNWTO Publications and electronic products 2015/2015
Posted on: 24 November 2014
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This catalogue includes all publications and electronic products that are currently available from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
User-generated Tokyo
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This article describes the development of Tokyo and proposes a conceptual framework based on the concept of “information” that could be used to recognize and legitimize users’ participation in urban development.
Part L 2013
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The NHBC Foundation has issued new, practical guides for house builders and designers to help tackle the complexities of compliance with Approved Document L1A 2013 in England. There are separate guides for masonry and timber frame construction. Both provide detail on the topic of thermal bridging.
The Terrestrial Biodiversity Climate Change Impacts Report Card 2012-13
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The Terrestrial Biodiversity Climate Change Impacts Report Card provides an overview of how climate change is affecting UK biodiversity and potential future changes based on the latest scientific evidence and understanding.
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