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Eight steps to a brilliant city
Cities have never been more important, nor the competition between them more intense. Those positioned to excel through this time of global change are pursuing broad, integrated strategies to tap...
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Urban SOS: All Systems Go
How can Thailand’s capital of Bangkok reduce flooding, clean up its water, and improve transportation? How can the island city-state of Singapore build food resiliency? How can Quito, Equador solve...
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A Parra Matter: driving the transformation of Parramatta Road
Local businesses will benefit from the transformation of the main arterial between Parramatta and Sydney. Parramatta Road has been the main arterial between Sydney and Parramatta since before motorised...
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Creating healthy cities: vibrant and vital for a better future
Several European cities have have banned vehicles from their city centres in an attempt to create a more active, healthy community. The world’s great cities are exciting and dynamic places rich in...
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Inside-out: the secret to successful city growth lies at the core
Moving towards a denser way of living does not mean abandoning what we cherish. Australia’s population is growing, and fast. But are we ready? With more and more people expected to live in urban areas,...
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Making the link: how major transit can unlock regional growth
Japan’s High Speed Rail Network was built in stages. By finding unique ways to fund and deliver key transit projects in Australia, our regional economies have the potential to flourish while playing a...
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The new urban infrastructure equation
What makes a city? Places we live. Places we work. Places we shop and enjoy ourselves. Shared public spaces. The systems that move us from point to point. The systems that deliver water and energy to...
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Mayors and innovation: there is much to do and they want help
Political conventions are often known for funny hats, rousing speeches, and lots of receptions and parties, but they are also an opportunity for civic leaders to come together, talk about the issues...
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Accelerating cities in Australia, New Zealand
I recently visited Auckland, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney recently, speaking in various venues about globalization, emerging technology, and their impacts on cities, including a presentation at the...
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Resilient Bangkok: Working toward a greener, safer, more equitable city
This is the fourth in a series of posts on AECOM’s work with cities participating in the 100 Resilient Cities program, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation. The program supports 100 cities globally...
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