Better Cities Jan 2020
Better Cities | Jan 2020
All Roads Lead to Health, Tokyo’s Past, Present and Future, Icon of the Future and more
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All Roads Lead to Health
Cities across the world are improving the health of urban life by
encouraging play, walk and more. Find out more in the latest
Urban Solutions issue on “Health and Well-Being”.
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Tokyo’s Past, Present and Future
From hiring robots to redistributing the population, the capital of Japan is
embracing a variety of solutions to tackle its ageing population and shrinking
workforce, explains Dr Hiroo Ichikawa, Professor Emeritus of Meiji University.
Image: Nestlé, Flickr
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Take an Art Walk Downtown
Kim-Marie Spence,
Director, Kingston Creative
“Our art walks re-energise
downtown Kingston and
strengthen Jamaica’s
creative eco-system.”
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Icon of the Future
Mohamed Abdelhamid Ibrahim Higazy, Advisor, International Cooperation, Egypt
“With the second Suez Canal,
Egypt’s new capital city will
be a hub for international
trade and industries.”
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Going on the Right Track
Singapore is moving towards a carlite
future not only by improving its
public transport, but also expanding
the active mobility infrastructure
to promote cycling and the use of
personal mobility devices.
Image: Chuwa (Francis), Flickr
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Urban Solutions #16 | A New State of Play
Kazan, the capital of the Republic
of Tatarstan, overcame a history
of violence and poor public health
through policies and urban planning
that promote healthy lifestyles
amongst its citizens.
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Urban Solutions #16 | At Play in Nature
Harnessing the power of play
and nature, the Nature Playgarden
in Singapore’s HortPark uses
biophilic principles to enhance
the growth and health of young
children.
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