Urban Planning the Government and a Changing World

When people think about urban planning, usually what comes to mind is the more clerical and demographic view of the practice. Subjects such as zoning, utilities, residential ... Continue »

Social Aspects of Climate Change

To understand the vulnerability of urban populations to climate change, it is imperative to first understand what constitutes vulnerability. With respect to climate change, vulnerability is defined ... Continue »

The Need For Energy Efficiencies in Cities

Cities are one of the most important part of a country’s economy. The economic health and growth of today’s city is linked to energy consumption and a ... Continue »

Urban Research Symposium

Cities and climate change have been the primary focus of the Urban Research Symposium since 2009. There is collective agreement among the worlds leading scientists that global ... Continue »

Cities and Climate Change

Climate change is a worldwide phenomenon in which there is a rise in the temperatures. Rise in temperatures can result into rise in sea levels. Extreme weather ... Continue »

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Cities Fight to Create New Economy

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During this sluggish economic climate the competition between cities to bring new development has drastically increased. The flight of industry as wel …

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The Relationship Between Climate Change and Society

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The climate in the current age appears to be changing. This would come as a surprise to few as the world is unfortunately quite aware of the recent ev …

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