Berlin is sexy, Paris – the City of Love, Vienna is different. These are just a view examples of City marketing slogans to attract more investments and people to move in. Fact is – major cities are growing. More and more people are moving from rural to urban areas – for better job opportunities, better [...]
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Eco-cities in the Middle East: What is their potential?
An eco-city is a development that, based on ecological principles, dramatically reduces carbon emissions. In 2008 it was noted that more than half of the world’s population live in cities and towns and is estimated that by 2030 that figure will rise to two-thirds.
Eco-cities are perhaps the much needed response to the environmental challenges of [...]
