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Connective tissue matters in the nature of cities
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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The author of this post considers issues raised at a green corridor roundtable discussion. Issued considered are enabling connection, building and exchanging natural capital, exploring how linear spaces and corridors can encourage biotic movement, dispersal, addressing the challenges of predators and invasive species, and encouraging ‘biotic connectivity’.
Tall buildings: Advice on plan-making, submitting, assessing and deciding planning proposals
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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English Heritage and Design Council have published a revised version of their 2007 guidance on tall buildings for consultation. Comments are requested by 30 November 2014 with the final version scheduled to be issued in early 2015.
Compact, walkable, diverse neighborhoods: Assessing effects on residents
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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This article from the journal “Housing Policy Debate” (Vo.24 Issue 4, 2014) argues that research supports the view that compact, walkable, diverse (CWD) neighborhoods are beneficial for urban residents. The authors searched the literature to try to understand the current status of evidence regarding claims about the CWD neighborhood, and found that research linking CWD neighborhoods to effects on residents coalesces around three main topics: social relations, health, and safety. They conclude that on the basis of the literature reviewed, most of the intended benefits of the CWD neighborhood have been researched and found to have significant, positive effects for urban dwellers. While physical factors are but one element affecting behavior and outcomes, and the issues of self-selection and causality remain, overall, key dimensions of the CWD neighborhood have been found to positively affect social interaction, health, and safety.
Shaping new age urban systems: Energy, connectivity and climate resilience
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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An Indian business think tank has developed a Smart Cities Maturity Model (SCMM) to establish the metrics to be applied to a Future City for gauging resilience. It argues that current investment in India for its 100 Smart Cities programme must apply these to be successful, and is dangerously narrow-focused at present.
Shaping up for retrofit
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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Pure retrofit is a response to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the biggest challenge of our generation. This article argues that despite barriers, the retrofit market is growing and likely to offer architects significant work opportunities as the effects of anthropogenic climate change unfold.
The growth of cultural tourism on the Silk Road and opportunities for the Japanese outbound market. Tokyo, 26 September 2014
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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At the JATA Tourism Expo Japan 2014, the World Tourism Organization, Japan Association of Travel Agents and Asia-Pacific Tourism Exchange Center organized a special seminar focused on the diversity of the Silk Road’s cultural tourism offer and the opportunities this creates for attracting the Japanese outbound market. To address the growing interest in authentic cultural experiences, presenters shared examples of Silk Road product that appeals to the Japanese, including cultural accommodation. Presentations are available online.
Development of the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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This is a draft proposal of the post-2015 framework for disaster risk reduction, to be presented at the second session of the Preparatory Committee of the Third United Nations World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction to be held in Geneva from 17 to 18 November 2014.
In Focus: Turin, Italy
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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This article illustrates the recent tourism trends in the city of Turin, Italy.
Indonesia Hotel Watch 2014
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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This provides comprehensive up-to-date information on tourist arrivals, hotel performance trends, existing and future hotel supply; covering Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Bali, Bintan, Bogor, Lombok, Medan, Yogyakarta and Makassar.
Mainstreaming cross-cutting issues: 7 Lessons from DAC Peer Reviews
Posted on: 21 October 2014
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The “Lessons from Peer Reviews” pull together knowledge on good practices in development co-operation from the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), drawing in particular on the findings of DAC’s peer reviews. These lessons can help DAC members and other relevant actors to understand and implement measures that are critical to managing and delivering development co-operation more effectively. This booklet highlights some of the common themes and important lessons on mainstreaming gender equality and the environment based on DAC members’ practices as documented in peer reviews, a number of donor evaluations as well as wider work across the OECD. It includes examples of DAC members’ practices and experiences, and sketches out the challenges donors still face as they move towards better support for mainstreaming these themes.
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