Multifunctional Green Infrastructure in Pursuit of UN SDG 11
Global policy and design discourses to reduce urban ecological footprints and promote sustainability have recognised the potential role of green infrastructure …
Green Infrastructure in Small and Medium-sized Towns
A team of researchers from North-West University and the University of Technology Sydney investigated multifunctionality in …
Are Urban Development Projects in Joburg Promoting Inclusivity?
Despite the adoption of a number of policies to promote United Nations SDG 11: Inclusive, resilient and sustainable human settlements in the …
Bloemfontein as a Smart City: An Applied Systems Analysis Approach
There is a concerted effort internationally and across Africa to transform cities to smart cities. A smart city is one in which its various factors positively …
Building Sustainable Smart and Resilient Cities for SA
With new smart cities set to be on the cards for South Africa, what elements are needed to ensure that these technology-driven cities are resilient against …
Can Investments in Urban Green Infrastructure Alleviate Poverty?
While achievement of all the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is important for progressing towards sustainability, the growing population…
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