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Spring begins to stir in Kilrush, our town’s trees are quietly awakening. Their branches are still bare. Life is returning beneath the bark. Buds prepare to burst in the weeks ahead.
#NationalTreeWeek #Kilrush #LoveTrees #UrbanTrees
#SDG11 #SustainableCities #SDG13 #ClimateAction #SDG15 #LifeOnLand

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Better transportation means happier neighborhoods, cleaner air, and smoother rides for everyone. Who’s ready for the journey?
#FutureOfTransportation #SustainableCities #MoveForward

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Architecture Designing for Non-Human Species: The Future of Inclusive Cities Cities are designed for people although animals like birds, bees and bats inhabit these ecosystems too. And as urbanization proliferates and biodiversity declines, architects are looking to designs that support a broader range of life forms other than humans. Including non-human species in the design process leads to cities which are healthier and more sustainable for all their inhabitants. What Is Architecture of Other Species?

Cities were built for humans, what if buildings also protected birds, bees, bats, wildlife? https://t.ly/stkow

#MultispeciesArchitecture #UrbanBiodiversity #GreenArchitecture #SustainableCities #BiophilicDesign #UrbanEcology #NatureInclusiveDesign #EcoArchitecture #WildlifeFriendly #FutureOfCities

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JalChakra Innovations (KMR Group) unveils a sculpture in Borivali inspired by “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — The world is one family. Inaugurated by public leaders, this landmark symbolizes unity, sustainability, and shared responsibility for our planet. #KMRGroup #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #SustainableCities

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Day 1 at #GSAC2025 was an inspiring start with discussions on water resilience, WASH innovation, and climate action. Our team, along with Founder Shekhar Sir and Madhukar Sir, presented insights on sustainable water solutions for resilient cities. #SustainableCities #ClimateAction #JalChakra

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Alameda Gets Award for its Bike Infrastructure - Streetsblog San Francisco The staff at the city of Alameda has been working diligently for years on protected infrastructure. Now that work is getting national attention

Alameda earned a Gold Bicycle Friendly Community award thanks to protected lanes, safety upgrades, and years of bike-friendly planning 🚲🌍. Progress like this means cleaner air and safer streets! #SustainableCities #GreenCity
sf.streetsblog.org/2026/02/05/a...

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Vienna is turning parking spaces into parks and it’s changing the city | The Optimist Daily Vienna is replacing parking spaces with green areas to cool streets, cut traffic, and make room for people. Other cities are taking note.

Vienna is transforming old parking spots into vibrant green parks — and the city is feeling the difference. This isn’t just urban planning, it’s reimagining how we live and move. 🌿🚶♂️🌆

#UrbanInnovation #CityLife #GreenSpaces #SustainableCities #PublicSpaceReimagined

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This week's GRO AGM brought members together for a full day of conversations, presentations & catch-ups across the green roof community. Thank you to everyone who joined!

Click through to see moments from the AGM & evening drinks.

#GreenRoofs #UrbanGreening #SustainableCities

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[8/8] Le #solarpunk dépasse la fiction. L’essayiste Adam Flynn, auteur d’un manifeste en 2014, y voit un programme concret inspirant permaculture, corridors écologiques, jardins partagés et urbanisme vert. L’imaginaire devient ainsi un laboratoire territorial. #HGGSP #geography #sustainablecities

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✨ What defines a liveable city in 2026?
Rankings are everywhere… but what do citizens really expect in terms of quality of life?
Discover the analysis by @bourdinseb.bsky.social (@ieseg.fr)
insights.ieseg.fr/en/resource-... #UrbanPlanning #QualityOfLife #SustainableCities #IESEGresearch

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Congrats to @treesandiego for getting 2,504 trees into San Diego County in 2025! 🌳🌞 Growing a greener, cooler, more climate resilient city one tree at a time. Can’t wait to see what’s next in 2026! #SustainableCities

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Across the United States, several abandoned shopping malls are being transformed into urban farms and indoor agriculture hubs. Instead of sitting vacant, these massive retail spaces are now hosting hydroponic systems, vertical farms, and community food programs that grow fresh produce year-round.
The shift turns commercial decline into opportunity—boosting local food security, reducing food deserts, creating green jobs, and cutting transportation emissions. By reusing existing infrastructure, cities can lower redevelopment costs while building more resilient, community-focused food systems. What was once retail decay is becoming a blueprint for sustainable urban renewal.

Across the United States, several abandoned shopping malls are being transformed into urban farms and indoor agriculture hubs. Instead of sitting vacant, these massive retail spaces are now hosting hydroponic systems, vertical farms, and community food programs that grow fresh produce year-round. The shift turns commercial decline into opportunity—boosting local food security, reducing food deserts, creating green jobs, and cutting transportation emissions. By reusing existing infrastructure, cities can lower redevelopment costs while building more resilient, community-focused food systems. What was once retail decay is becoming a blueprint for sustainable urban renewal.

Abandoned malls in the U.S. are turning into urban farms 🌱🏙️
Boosting local food & cutting waste.

#UrbanFarming #FoodSecurity #SustainableCities #UrbanRenewal #VerticalFarming #GreenInnovation #UnitedStates #CommunityGrowth 🌱🏙️

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Kings County Distillery Close-up of a large industrial tank with valves and a bolted seam in a factory.

*THROWBACK ALERT!* Kings County Distillery! A Sustainable Cities club visit revealed a surprisingly rich backstory. Peek at the industrial craft vibe and what we learned behind the scenes. #Brooklyn #Distillery #SustainableCities [Originally posted: 2014-04-28]

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Oslo’s quiet revolution: how electric construction sites are changing the game | The Optimist Daily The Norwegian capital is building a cleaner, quieter future—one emission-free construction site at a time.

In Oslo right now, construction sites are getting quiet — and it’s not by accident. 🚧⚡ Electric tech is reshaping cities and the future of how we build. #CleanTech #UrbanInnovation #SustainableCities

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SINBON and Swobbee Expand Battery Swapping Network in New York to Improve Safety and Support Clean Mobility NEW YORK, Feb 27 — Global electronics manufacturer SINBON Electronics has partnered with battery infrastructure provider Swobbee to expand battery swapping stations for electric bikes across New York City. The initiative aims to reduce fire risks linked to unsafe battery charging while supporting cleaner and more reliable urban transportation. New York City has recorded a …

SINBON and Swobbee Expand Battery Swapping Network in New York to Improve Safety and Support Clean Mobility #ElectricMobility #BatterySwapping #CleanTransport #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities

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Latin American cities investing in mass rapid transit - SDG Local Action Mass rapid transit, or rail rapid transit, is a proven solution for improving local mobility. It offers high efficiency, large capacity, and eco-friendliness, but constructing it demands substantial i...

👔 How can local governments effectively mobilise resources for mass rapid transit? Learn from the cases of #Bogotá 🇨🇴 and #Quito 🇪🇨.
🔗 Read more: sdglocalaction.org/latin-americ...

#MassTransit #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities #PublicTransport #SDGLocalAction

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Climate action must be embedded in budgets — not just plans.
C40 Cities provides a Climate Budgeting Framework to support implementation.

www.c40knowledgehub.org/s/article/Ma...

#UrbanHealth #ClimateGovernance #ClimateBudgeting #HealthyCities #SustainableCities

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Green roofs don't just look amazing, they provide critical stepping stones for migratory species in our cities. Rainplan handles the technical side of finding your project’s funding.

#WildlifeCorridor #UrbanForestry #SustainableCities

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Zoning committee substitutes and refers ordinance to ban warehousing in Beltline overlay The Atlanta Zoning Committee substituted an amendment to prohibit warehousing, self‑storage and distribution centers within the Beltline Overlay District and voted to refer the substituted ordinance to the Zoning Review Board for further consideration.

Atlanta's Zoning Committee takes a bold step by unanimously voting to ban warehousing and distribution centers in the Beltline Overlay District!

Click to read more!

#AtlantaFultonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDevelopment #AtlantaZoning #SustainableCities

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Why Islamabad Finally Needed a Condominium Law? - Stratheia Condominium law in Islamabad aims to secure apartment ownership, regulate shared spaces, and resolve long-standing property title disputes.

Urban legal reform is not technical—it is foundational. Secure property rights shape investment, stability, and the way citizens build their lives in growing cities.
#UrbanDevelopment #PropertyRights #SustainableCities
stratheia.com/why-islamaba...

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Explore peer-reviewed research from the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Collection from PNAS and PNAS Nexus.

Explore peer-reviewed research from the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Collection from PNAS and PNAS Nexus.

How are researchers shaping more resilient and inclusive communities?

PNAS and PNAS Nexus publish high-impact studies on urban planning, housing, infrastructure & disaster resilience. Explore SDG 11 Collection: https://ow.ly/xy5N50YiZt7

#SDG11 #SustainableCities #UrbanResearch

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Explore peer-reviewed research from the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Collection from PNAS and PNAS Nexus.

Explore peer-reviewed research from the UN Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Collection from PNAS and PNAS Nexus.

How are researchers shaping more resilient and inclusive communities?

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and PNAS Nexus publish high-impact studies on urban planning, housing, infrastructure & disaster resilience: https://ow.ly/WbGB50YiZB0

#SustainableCities #UrbanResearch #SDG11

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🎉We are thrilled to announce #Tampere Univesity and Jonathan Taylor as our project coordinator!

🔬He is the leader of the Urban Physics Research Group in the Department of Civil Engineering, which aims to support the transition to #SustainableCities.

We couldn’t have a better coordinator!✨

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Oak Harbor council approves falconer pilot to deter nuisance birds downtown The council authorized a March–July 2026 pilot hiring Sky Patrol Bird Services LLC, a licensed falconer, not to exceed $35,000 to reduce downtown nuisance bird activity; staff will pair the effort with business outreach on waste handling and stormwater monitoring.

Oak Harbor's City Council is set to launch an innovative falconer pilot program to humanely deter nuisance birds downtown, starting March 2026!

Click to read more!

#OakHarborIslandCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #OakHarborBirdControl #PublicSafety #WildlifeManagement #SustainableCities

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Want to learn about the challenges, principles, & tools of sustainable #urbanism + #design?

Consider taking @sfucity.bsky.social CITY109: Introduction to #SustainableCities w
@nlamontagne.bsky.social + Shafraaz Kaba

Starts Thurs, Feb 19 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

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Urban Park of Várzea; an island of biodiversity in Setúbal, whose function as a retention basin saved the city from the devastating floods that recently struck other areas of Portugal.
#urbannature #climateresilience #greeninfrastructure #sustainablecities #urbanplanning #photography

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Introduction to Sustainable Cities <p>Cities are at the centre of the global sustainability challenge: both sites of intense resource consumption and places of creative invention and solutions implementation.</p> <p>In this course, you...

Want to learn about the challenges, principles, & tools of sustainable #urbanism + #design?

Consider taking @SFUcity CITY109: Introduction to #SustainableCities w @nlamontagne.bsky.social + Shafraaz Kaba

Starts Thurs, Feb 19 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

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Introduction to Sustainable Cities <p>Cities are at the centre of the global sustainability challenge: both sites of intense resource consumption and places of creative invention and solutions implementation.</p> <p>In this course, you...

Want to learn about the challenges, principles, & tools of sustainable #urbanism + #design?

Consider taking @SFUcity CITY109: Introduction to #SustainableCities w @nlamontagne.bsky.social + Shafraaz Kaba

Starts Thurs, Feb 19 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

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Introduction to Sustainable Cities <p>Cities are at the centre of the global sustainability challenge: both sites of intense resource consumption and places of creative invention and solutions implementation.</p> <p>In this course, you...

Want to learn about the challenges, principles, & tools of sustainable #urbanism + #design?

Consider taking @SFUcity CITY109: Introduction to #SustainableCities w @nlamontagne + Shafraaz Kaba

Starts Thurs, Feb 19 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...

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Living, Breathing Cities Pose Challenges for Carbon Monitoring Living, Breathing Cities Pose Challenges for Carbon Monitoring: A new comprehensive review details the challenges and opportunities of carbon monitoring in cities

Living, Breathing Cities Pose Challenges for Carbon Monitoring #Science #EarthSciences #EnvironmentalScience #CarbonMonitoring #SustainableCities #ClimateChange

nautil.us/living-breathing-cities-...

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