Reading Time: 3 minutesThe disaster in Valencia highlights the urgent need for investment in climate resilience. Learn how effective infrastructure and proactive measures are crucial to mitigating future risks.
Category: Urban
Cogito Talks… Shaping tomorrow’s cities with Urban Partners
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith Urban Partners, learn about the intersection between investment management and local and national projects promoting climate and social sustainability, emphasizing inclusive investment and the importance of thriving communities.
Bright beginnings in Brisbane: How the city is limbering up for the 2032 Games
Reading Time: 4 minutesBrisbane is gearing up to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming for long-term benefits through strategic planning, infrastructure, resident engagement, and global partnerships.
3D Digital Twin for Public Inclusion: What is Project PLATEAU?
Reading Time: 3 minutesProject PLATEAU, initiated by Japan’s Ministry of Land, promotes 3D models for inclusive urban planning. Hachioji, Gifu, and Hiroshima showcase successful implementations, enhancing public understanding and reducing opposition to infrastructural development. Despite costs, PLATEAU aims for international expansion.
The transformation of architecture in the era of climate change
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe architectural profession is undergoing a profound transformation in response to climate change, with a focus on sustainability and resilience. This shift requires strategic planning, innovative design, stringent quality control, and post-construction management.
Building momentum – global climate efforts focussing on the built environment
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite efforts to decarbonize the building sector, focus has primarily been on new buildings, neglecting the energy inefficiency of older buildings. Collaboration between national and subnational governments is vital in establishing near-zero emissions standards for new constructions by 2030.
Land-Use Policies: Local Solutions for Global Challenges
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhat role can land use policies play in addressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and demographic shifts?
More than a makeover: How the US can make the most of new infrastructure investment
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe US has a rich history of innovative infrastructure, but declining public investment has led to a backlog of repair work and decreased global rankings. OECD’s Courtenay Wheeler, Justin Chen, and Yugo Kimura explore.