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Emerging City Innovation | GOOD - 6 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 27 Oct 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 27 Oct 09

Video from GOOD - Most of the world's population now lives in cities. How can we make sure these urban centers are good homes for humanity? Cities from Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro to Seoul are leading the way, using fresh ideas to reduce pollution and waste; provide efficient, clean transportation; and support biodiversity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Video from GOOD - Most of the world's population now lives in cities. How can we make sure these urban centers are good homes for humanity? Cities from Bogotá and Rio de Janeiro to Seoul are leading the way, using fresh ideas to reduce pollution and waste; provide efficient, clean transportation; and support biodiversity.</div>

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Urban rejuvenation « Triple A Learning IB Blogs - 6 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 19 Mar 11 - No Cached

Cities Issue | Foreign Policy - 3 views

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shared by Reuben Snyder on 28 Sep 12 - No Cached

Reuben Snyder on 28 Sep 12

Foreign Policy Magazine dedicates a issue to cities.

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Phil Bennie on 28 Sep 12

Excellent resource

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The urbanisation of Africa: Growth areas | The Economist - 5 views

www.economist.com/...urbanisation_africa

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shared by Richard Allaway on 10 Nov 11 - No Cached

BBC - BBC One Programmes - Human Planet, Cities - Surviving the Urban Jungle - 3 views

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shared by Jessica Burger on 24 Feb 11 - No Cached

Jessica Burger on 24 Feb 11

Also now available as a DVD set from Amazon

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Also now available as a DVD set from Amazon</div>

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The city as a system; Triple A Learning IB Blogs - 4 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 07 Apr 11 - No Cached

How the rise of the megacity is changing the way we live | Society | The Observer - 4 views

www.guardian.co.uk/...rise-megacity-live

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 28 Jan 12 - No Cached

BBC News - Audio slideshow: Chicago's doomed spire - 3 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...world-us-canada-12778518

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shared by Richard Allaway on 25 May 11 - No Cached

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Slide show with commentary about the high rise in Chicago and how this was the city to watch for the 20th Century and how cities might re-assess their need to build up as a traditional CBD. Helps to establish the idea of a CBD based on building height with Bid Rent and Burgess. [Submitted by Chris Stephenson]

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Slide show with commentary about the high rise in Chicago and how this was the city to watch for the 20th Century and how cities might re-assess their need to build up as a traditional CBD. Helps to establish the idea of a CBD based on building height with Bid Rent and Burgess. [Submitted by Chris Stephenson]</div>

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The Death and Life of Model "Eco-cities" | GOOD - 2 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 10 Jun 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 10 Jun 09

From Florida to China, showcase "green" communities are popping up all over the globe. But some have already failed. Here are four model cities that might actually make it.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From Florida to China, showcase "green" communities are popping up all over the globe. But some have already failed. Here are four model cities that might actually make it.</div>

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Urban Planet - Special Coverage on CNN.com - 2 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 13 Dec 10 - No Cached

Richard Allaway on 13 Dec 10

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Odd Things Happen When You Chop Up Cities And Stack Them Sideways : Krulwich Wonders...... - 2 views

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shared by James Mattiace on 16 Sep 12 - No Cached

James Mattiace on 16 Sep 12

different view of city blocks. New York, Paris, Berlin,

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How future urban sprawl maps out : Nature News & Comment - 4 views

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shared by Phil Bennie on 23 Sep 12 - No Cached

In pictures: World's poor overwhelmed by rubbish | Environment | guardian.co.uk - 2 views

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shared by Kathleen Noreisch on 06 Jun 09 - Cached

Kathleen Noreisch on 06 Jun 09

World Environment Day was established by the UN in 1972 to give a human face to environmental issues. But as these images show, developing countries suffer the worst effects of waste and pollution. Here, a trash-covered creek in Manila, Philippines, where slums often adjoin rubbish dumps. The country's poorest sift through the garbage to find discarded objects they can sell on or re-use, or even scraps of food to eat

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">World Environment Day was established by the UN in 1972 to give a human face to environmental issues. But as these images show, developing countries suffer the worst effects of waste and pollution. Here, a trash-covered creek in Manila, Philippines, where slums often adjoin rubbish dumps. The country's poorest sift through the garbage to find discarded objects they can sell on or re-use, or even scraps of food to eat</div>

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Urban Heat Islands : Image of the Day - 3 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 15 Dec 10 - No Cached

Take your pupils on a Virtual Field Trip in London « The Geography Collective - 3 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 24 Dec 10 - No Cached

World Urbanization Prospects, the 2009 Revision - 1 views

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shared by Phil Bennie on 11 Jun 10 - Cached

Phil Bennie on 11 Jun 10

Up to date figures for urbanization and cities worldwide. Links to an extensive report on World Urbanization 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Up to date figures for urbanization and cities worldwide. Links to an extensive report on World Urbanization 2009</div>

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Population of African cities to triple: Get the data | News | guardian.co.uk - 3 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 26 Dec 10 - No Cached

Trouble at t'mall: cost of driving puts out-of-town shopping out of style | Business | ... - 2 views

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shared by Richard Allaway on 05 Oct 10 - No Cached

Richard Allaway on 05 Oct 10

[Submitted by Patrik Bengtsson]

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Urban growth rate in Africa - Maps and Graphics at UNEP/GRID-Arendal - 3 views

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