Opinion / #urban planning
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More stops needed for UN transport goals
Many cities in the Indo-Pacific have public transport stops close to at least half of their populations, but wider access remains a challenge.
By making walkability a central component of how we design our cities, we can create vibrant, inclusive and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes.
The benefits of nature in cities are linked to biodiversity — not just greenery.
As climate change makes smog and bushfires more common, people will die from air pollution at increasingly high rates – especially in densely populated cities.
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