Recently, a 1000-hectare modern satellite city in the Epe-Ibeju Lekki axis was launched by the Lagos State government. The idea of the new city, named Alaro Satellite City, was conceived to alleviate the city centres from the pressure of enormous growth. Specifically, Alaro City is situated on the Lekki-Epe Expressway for ease of transportation to... Continue Reading →

The Girls’ Charter of Demands, spearheaded by seven organisations under the banner of Adolescent Girls Learning Community, encourages girls to hold meetings with corporators, assembly representatives and government officials to discuss their demands.   Of the total surveyed, 69 per cent felt community toilets were unsafe and 40 per cent said the community toilets were... Continue Reading →

It is only 60 square feet of indoor living space. "It's just really warm and awesome and amazing," said Joscelyn. The main thing is it gets her off the streets and into a secure spot. "When you have a place to keep your possessions dry and safe instead of hauling them around, then you can... Continue Reading →

Almost half of the world’s population lives in the tropics and more than half of the world’s children. Image: REUTERS/Edgar Su This article is published in collaboration withThe Conversation 03 Apr 2019 Karine DupréAssociate Professor in Architecture, , Griffith University Silvia TavaresLecturer in Urban Design, , James Cook University Jane CoulonLecturer, School of Architecture Explore... Continue Reading →

To maintain its liveability Melbourne needs to change its attitude towards car use   Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:30 Laurence Dragomir OPINION It's not everyday I find myself writing about transport-related issues - this is usually the domain of Alastair Taylor - but as Melbourne's population continues to soar it is seriously at risk of becoming a victim of its... Continue Reading →

  Cities on waterfront have a inevitable feat with implication of Climate Change.. Early settlers aren't blamed, but the late ones are.. Gradual reinstatement is fairly manageable, yet never starts on time..!! I think a DNA of Urban Risk Taking..! Similarly, our mysterious humane tendency to build in bottom of valleys; without sufficient contingencies or... Continue Reading →

Blackpool tramway, UK. There is potential to link the newly-refurbished Blackpool tram to the national rail network, either with an extended tram system or tram-train along the South Fylde Line.   The €26.8m Sintropher project, led by The Bartlett's School of Planning, shows how tram-based systems can connect cities and regions to improve prosperity. Sintropher... Continue Reading →

Spencer Platt/Getty Images Rising sea levels threaten to submerge entire cities by 2100. The cities most vulnerable to flooding in the US are low-lying coastal areas. If the worst projections of sea-level rise wind up being correct, cities like Miami and New Orleans could find themselves underwater. No city is immune to the effects of a warming world,... Continue Reading →

  London’s journey to becoming a car-free city is moving up a gear. On Monday the new Ultra-Low Emission Zone will be introduced by Mayor Sadiq Khan who also wants more central London streets pedestrianised and a ban on car parkingspaces at new London homes and office blocks. Cycling mania has long gripped the capital but last... Continue Reading →