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Better Cities Jan 2020
Better Cities, a monthly e-newsletter, updates friends and partners about the Centre’s work. The newsletter reaches an international audience of readers from government, media, academia, private sector and non-governmental organisations.
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Better Cities | Jan 2020
All Roads Lead to Health, Tokyo’s Past, Present and Future, Icon of the Future and more
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”.
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.
5 min read
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.”
3 min watch
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.
5 min read
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.
7 min read
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.
7 min read