Urban Planning

In the heart of São Paulo State, Brazil, a groundbreaking framework is set to revolutionize how cities plan and implement urban green infrastructure (UGI). Developed by Leonardo Massato Nicacio Nomura, a researcher at São Paulo State University, this

In the heart of Tehran, a city battling the relentless heat of the Middle East, a silent struggle is unfolding. Urban green spaces, the city’s natural air conditioners, are shrinking, and with them, the city’s ability to cool itself. But a new study,

In the heart of Poland, researchers are tapping into an often-overlooked resource that could revolutionize water management and significantly impact the energy sector. Monika Zdeb, from the Department of Water Purification and Protection at the Rzesz

In the heart of urbanizing landscapes, a silent battle rages between progress and preservation. As cities expand, low-lying swampy areas, once teeming with biodiversity, are increasingly transformed into residential and industrial hubs. This shift, d

In the heart of China’s industrial landscape, a fascinating dance is playing out between economic planning, environmental impact, and resource consumption. A recent study, published in the journal Desalination and Water Treatment, sheds light on how

In the face of climate change, cities worldwide are grappling with an escalating challenge: combined sewer overflows (CSOs). These events, where stormwater and sewage mix and overflow into water bodies, pose significant threats to water quality, ecos

In the heart of bustling cities, a quiet revolution is taking place. Urban agriculture, once a niche interest, is now a burgeoning field with the potential to reshape our urban landscapes and energy sectors. A groundbreaking study, led by Zih-Ee Lin

In the heart of Nigeria, the city of Kaduna is grappling with an invisible but increasingly pressing challenge: the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. A recent study published in the CSID Journal of Infrastructure Development, translated to the Journal

Rapid urbanization in tropical cities is reshaping landscapes and livelihoods, with profound implications for environmental health and water management systems. A recent study published in ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Cities’ delves into the land use ch

In the face of escalating climate challenges, urban areas are increasingly turning to innovative solutions for stormwater management. A recent study published in the journal City and Environment Interactions explores the pivotal role of green stormwa