Hangzhou: China
Follow Sabrina's story as she brings her project to life
Healthy solutions for the next generation
How can we make cities more livable?
Smart street-lighting for urban areas
Exploring the future of city lighting
New Delhi
Follow Manuel's blog as he brings his idea to fruition
Follow James' blog as he brings his idea to Uganda
Providing care in the home for older people
What are the key factors that explore our ability to age well?
Copenhagen - showcasing sustainability
By 2030 over 5 billion people will live in urban areas, resulting in larger, busier cities. City planners and architects around the world are working hard to produce innovative solutions to meet the future demands of city living.
This short video looks at the challenge of delivering cost effective lighting solutions for the cities of the future.
From: [Livable Cities]
A great city shouldn’t just be livable, it should be lovable too. International Urban Consultant Dr. Shipra Narang reports on a two-year assignment by a team of nine experts to explore and assess the key ingredients required to create a successful city that’s fit for the future.
How can we manage the inevitable march of time? Active Aging Think Tank member Dr. Leonard Marcus explores the factors that can ease the discussions and decision making needed to help people age well in society and concludes that managing the transition to old age can be simply a matter of ‘renegotiation.’
From: [Aging Well]
The next two decades will see cities in the developing world multiply at an unprecedented rate. What does this mean for the future of urban development? This film by leading lifestyle publication, Monocle, looks at the city of Hangzhou's award-winning regeneration project for answers.
Copenhagen is a city dedicated to sustainable design, aiming to secure the title of ‘eco-metropolis of the world’ by 2015. This film from lifestyle publication, Monocle, looks at how intelligent lighting in public places can help pave the way for better cities and a healthier society.