Cities and Urban Development

Stormwater harvesting is becoming a mainstream alternative source of water supply for cities. Read how City West Water in Melbourne is developing this source to ensure a water-secure future

How will COVID-19 impact cities moving forward? This is the topic of our 11th episode of a podcast by the Graduate Institute of Geneva featuring Dennis Rodgers, Research Professor in Anthropology and Sociology at the Graduate Institute.

What benefits can a circular economy transition in key urban systems bring to cities? Check out a set of factsheets presented by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation outlining circular economy opportunities to design-out urban waste and pollution, ensure products and materials maintain their value, and regenerate the natural systems in our cities.

The 15 circular steps for cities – Second edition

Singapore’s latest smart and sustainable city concept for a ’forest town’, Tengah, will feature abundant community green space, a forest corridor, & energy-efficient street lights and buildings. The country is promising 42,000 homes in an environment where people can be “at home with nature”.

Singapore is building a ‘forest town' with abundant green spaces and underground roads