Healthy Cities? The Coronavirus Has Burst The Bubble The current pandemic lays bare the truth: a billion people cannot comply with even the most basic containment strategies. Read the article here: bit.ly/2Bg3Rpz #COVID19 #Infrastructure #SlumUpgrading #SaferCities

According to the United Nations, every year, an estimated US$1 trillion is paid in bribes and US$2.6 trillion is stolen through corruption.  worldbank.org/en/events/2020…

“Local leaders – in government and civil society – are often closest to the people they serve. Open local government can deliver a transformative impact in people’s lives and build trust.” opengovpartnership.org/news/56-local-…

“It’s a wonderful way to explore how cities are built; understand their hidden patterns and influences,”  bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

The Mitsubishi-Temasek project will feature charging stations and dedicated roads for electric vehicles, along with mobility and ride-sharing services. asia.nikkei.com/Business/Techn…

A wealth of urban experiments is underway across G20 countries, demonstrating that NbS – adapted to local circumstances – can work in all contexts. g20.org/special-event-…

Congratulations to Sadiq Khan for winning a second term as Mayor of London!🌹

I call on national and local authorities everywhere to build #StreetsForLife by putting in place 30 km/h speed limits which saves lives, promotes walking, cycling and clean air, and protects the most vulnerable. This is why I #Love30! #RoadSafety

Alongside hosting some of the world’s most liveable cities, Asia is also home to some of the worst. Dhaka, Bangladesh; Karachi, Pakistan; and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, rank 134th, 137th and 138th out of 140. glblctzn.co/e/3ybZVcEJ3gb #globalcitizen

There's need to develop pedestrian area policies and guidelines to provide source of information and design assistance to support walking as an alternative transportation mode.

Together with fixing the digital divide, and restoring a balance between tourism and housing, protecting and enhancing life-saving green spaces should become a core part of city management in 2021 and beyond. blogs.worldbank.org/sustainablecit… via World Bank Cities Sameh Wahba

Global issues such as the housing crisis and climate change are galvanising ambitions for a new generation of high-tech cities. Ten futuristic cities set to be built around the world dezeen.com/2022/08/01/fut…

Manchester’s pilot partnership with Beam will initially support 25 families living in temporary accommodation over a 12-month period, to move them into their own private rental homes. cities-today.com/manchester-par…

🇵🇰✨Celebrating the spirit of freedom & unity on this special day! Happy Independence Day, Pakistan!🇵🇰 Let's remember the sacrifices that paved the way for our nation's sovereignty and continue working together for a brighter future. #IndependenceDay #PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰💚

By 2050, 70% of the population will live in cities, many facing water scarcity. Lessons show the power of recycling, desalination, & stormwater harvesting. Strong infrastructure, adaptive communities, & cooperation are key to a secure water future.

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