Global Cities Take Action Against Climate Change: A Turning Tide in Urban Sustainability
In a groundbreaking move, several major global cities are adopting climate-positive strategies to reduce emissions. The C40 Cities initiative, representing over 90 cities worldwide, has pledged to halve emissions by 2030, with a focus on sustainable transport, energy-efficient buildings, and waste reduction. New York City, for instance, has unveiled its Climate Mobilization Act, aiming to […]
Cannon Design’s Net-Zero Emissions Buildings
CannonDesign, a global architecture and engineering firm, has emerged as a leader in designing net-zero energy buildings. These structures not only minimize energy consumption but also produce renewable energy to offset their needs, making them crucial in the fight against climate change. Project Overview One of CannonDesign’s standout projects in 2024 is the transformation of […]
Sustainability: The Story of AMAALA and Red Sea Global’s Green Innovations
The AMAALA Resort, a flagship project under Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Global (RSG), is redefining luxury tourism through a unique commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. As a core element of Saudi Vision 2030 , AMAALA exemplifies how luxury development and ecological preservation can coexist harmoniously, creating a blueprint for the global tourism industry. Building […]
Climate-Resilient Urban Development
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 5 / December 24, 2024 World Bank Initiates $1 Billion Program for Climate-Resilient Urban Development The World Bank has launched a $1 billion program to help cities in the Global South enhance resilience against climate-induced disasters. The initiative, known as the Urban Climate Resilience Initiative, focuses on sustainable infrastructure, […]
COP29: A Turning Point for Climate Action
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 4 / December 17, 2024 Global Perspectives COP29: A Turning Point for Climate Action The COP29 Azerbaijan Summit in Reykjavik has marked a significant milestone in climate diplomacy. Key decisions included a Global Carbon Tax Framework, ensuring a steady flow of funds to climate-impacted nations, and the ambitious plan […]
Notre Dame Cathedral: A Triumph of Resilience and Restoration
Sheher Saaz’s Weekly Newsletter / Edition: 3 / December 10, 2024 The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has reopened its doors after a painstaking five-year restoration following the devastating fire of April 2019. The project combined ancient craftsmanship with modern engineering, restoring its iconic spire and using fire-resistant oak and lead materials for its roof. […]
Sustainable Housing
Energy-saving and sustainability are the governments’ key focus areas for the next decade and beyond. It is essential for the UK to not only build new houses which are sustainable but make changes to our existing houses to reduce carbon emissions. Currently, the existing housing stock and travel accounts for 40 percent of UK carbon […]
Role of urban planning in mass transit system of Lahore
This discussion was aimed to get the viewpoint of urban planning experts on the provision of mass transit facilities (metro bus and orange train) in Lahore. The discussion point is Urban planning in pursuit of mass transit provision in the local context of Lahore. The following points were discussed a) What do you think about […]
IPP Executive Council Meeting
Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP) Executive Council meeting was held on 25th May 2018 at 21 Dyal Singh Mansion, 57 The Mall, Lahore, 54000. Following attended the meeting: Mr. Aslam Mughal, Former President IPP Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Sandhu, President of IPP (Capital Development Authority) Mr. Khurram Farid Bargatt, Secretary-General IPP (Sheher Saaz Pvt Ltd) Mr. […]
8 Cool Ideas for U.S. Cities, Courtesy of the Dutch
BY JENNY XIE@CANONIND An illuminated crosswalk designed to help drivers see pedestrians better.Photo via Lighted Zebra Crossing From Mondrian’s colorful, pared-down compositions to a bike- and weed-friendly culture, there’s a lot the Netherlands is known for. And recently, these cultural footings —as well as universal headaches like potholes and road safety—have inspired a number of […]