twib.news

27. April 2020

Ideas for Better Cities; Born in Corona Crisis, There to Stay Beyond

The coronavirus lockdowns have led countries to rethink urban planning in order to become more self-reliant, with improved food security, sustainability and living standards – and many have already begun implementing measures that will likely last well beyond the pandemic.

Society

Society United Kingdom

16. April 2020

Welcome to the Club: Golf Courses Might Open to Public During Lockdown

The coronavirus lockdown has revived discussions on reopening private golf clubs in cities for public use, say land advocates, as the spaces can be used to avoid overcrowding existing parks.

Society

Society Thailand

11. April 2020

New Trend in Corona Lockdown Here to Stay: Grow Your Own Food!

The coronavirus lockdowns may lead to a long-term uptick in urban farming, say experts, as more and more city residents across the globe are encouraged to grow fruits and greens in their own homes.

Society

8. April 2020

How Corona Lockdown May Change Our Cities Forever – the Good Way!

Urban experts are predicting that clearing the streets from traffic for residents to walk on during the coronavirus lockdowns could lead to a potential massive demand to make cities more walkable in the long-term.

Society

Society South Africa

27. March 2020

“My Hands Are My Tractor” City Farmers Say and Tackle Food Insecurity

Urban farmers in South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg, are stepping in to tackle the rapid urbanization by finding land and space to grow fresh produce and help feed their community.

Society

Society United Kingdom

23. March 2020

Will the Corona Crisis Improve Urban Planning?

With the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, infecting hundreds of thousands of people worldwide, urban planners and city authorities are bound to rethink city planning, say experts – and it won’t be the first time an epidemic leads to changes.

Society

Society USA

22. March 2020

Corona May Change Our Cities Forever – The Good Way!

Experts are predicting that the coronavirus lockdowns could lead to a massive demand to make cities more walkable.

Society

Society India

3. March 2020

Let’s Have Three Capital Cities Instead of One, Indian State Decides

Andhra Pradesh, a southern state in India, may become a model for equal growth: the state is proposing to have three capitals instead of one, in a drive to help the nation better tackle its overcrowded cities.

Environment

Environment USA

2. March 2020

It’s Simple: Urban Trees Are Good for Us!

U.S. officials and locals are becoming more and more aware of the importance of urban trees: not only do they lower carbon emissions, but researchers say they improve wellbeing and even reduce urban noise by up to 10 decibels!

Environment

26. February 2020

“Climate Emergency” the New Thing, Makes Cities Cut Emissions Faster

Cities around the world are declaring a “climate emergency” and are working on new ways to cut emissions even faster than they had initially planned.