Cities are faced with increasing record temperatures. Four OECD experts discuss different cooling solutions for cities, and how certain Asian cities are paving the way forward.
Category: Buildings
Cooling the concrete jungle: How can cities beat extreme heat?
The OECD’s Andrew Lombardi discusses how heat exacerbates inequalities in cities and breaks down what cities can do to save lives now and enhance heat resilience through better policies and practices.
How is remote work changing the urban landscape post pandemic?
The surge in remote working following the onset of the pandemic has the potential to transform the geography of cities, their economies, and their public finances. Three years on, how are cities faring?
New opportunities in Oklahoma City: How inclusive urban projects are gaining momentum
Now, more than ever, people want to live in Oklahoma City. It’s now America’s 20th largest city. How is City Hall dealing with this population rise to develop projects that reach all people in every corner of the city?
Redonner de l’espoir a Grigny : comment la ville la plus pauvre de france redonne vie a ses logements
Pour faire face à la pauvreté, la ville s’est engagée dans un dispositif unique en France au travers de la signature d’une convention partenariale avec les acteurs publics. L’accord a établi un puissant groupe de travail contre la pauvreté qui apporte aujourd’hui des solutions concrètes et innovantes
Giving Grigny hope: how France’s poorest town is reviving its housing
Grigny was ranked as the poorest town in mainland France in 2020. Urgent action is needed to raise standards and they are proud to be leading the way with innovative solutions for residents.
Together for Tel-Aviv: expanding affordable housing for a more inclusive city
The diverse demographic mix of Tel-Aviv residents is being threatened by a rise in house prices. The city is applying fresh policies and projects to create a city for all its residents.
A more sustainable Stockholm: reshaping neighbourhoods and modernising construction
Stockholm is currently undergoing a historic expansion of its infrastructure. The city is trying to turn around deprived neighbourhoods with new construction to help residents get affordable homes.