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ageing/elderly
The ageing of the global population is having a major impact, and cities are no exception... ... -
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built environment
Clean water and sanitation is Sustainable Development Goal #6 – one to be achieved all over the ... ... -
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climate change
Adapting to the effects of climate change is a challenging undertaking for cities.... ... -
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COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on health, the economy, and life in general. ... -
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culture
Culture in cities is manifested in many ways. Museums, theatre, music, dance, street art and ... ... -
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diversity
Cities are becoming increasingly diverse, in part due to migration. How are cities handling this ... ... -
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education
In cities, education is provided not only at schools and universities, but in other places too. ... -
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energy
Cities consume energy, and can generate it too. Large-scale projects (such as those using ... ... -
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entrepreneurship
From start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises through to multinationals, cities are ... ... -
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equality
SDG 10 is focused on reducing inequality. The various population groups in cities don't always ... ... -
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events
Festivals and events bring life to a location. They also contribute to the local economy, and ... ... -
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food
Ensuring that urban residents are adequately fed is a significant challenge, especially ... ... -
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greening the city
City gardens, urban parks, an engaging metropolitan landscape – greening the city holds many ... ... -
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health
City living can have a significant impact on health. There can be large differences in life ... ... -
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housing
People in cities have a wide range of living conditions, both in terms of housing types and the ... ... -
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jobs
Cities create many employment opportunities, but they also have a lot of unemployment. ... -
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land use
Land use requires effective and fair management. It can also provide grounds for new and ... ... -
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local economy
The market and network system of specific communities requires individual attention... ... -
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logistics and transport
Accessibility is an important issue for cities. The transport of people and goods is essential ... ... -
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marketing
Cities nowadays pay much attention to marketing and branding. It’s important to have an ... ... -
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migration
Migration is one of the key governance areas that require policy coherence and co-ordination ... ... -
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minorities
How do cities deal with issues involving minority groups? What are the main challenges facing ... ... -
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mobility
Cities face major challenges in mobility choices too. More and more cities aim to make the city ... ... -
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participation
Leaving no one behind is an important goal of the SDGs – everyone should be able to take part. ... -
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poverty
Poverty is a tenacious problem, one that’s often handed down through the generations. ... -
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regional planning
Urban development entails regional planning. How do cities plan their development around the world? ... -
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resilience
Urban resilience – the ability of any urban system to maintain continuity, grow and thrive ... ... -
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safety and security
What is needed to make our cities safer? How can we strike the right balance between security ... ... -
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smart cities
Gathering and analysing urban data may shed light on previously unknown processes and behaviours. ... -
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social well-being
There are many social and environmental factors influencing people's social wellbeing. ... -
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sport
You might see cities as urban playgrounds, as places to move and to exercise. ... -
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sustainability
Achieving sustainability in the city isn't easy to do. There's a lot of traffic, economic ... ... -
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water/sanitation
Clean water and sanitation is Sustainable Development Goal #6 – one to be achieved all over the ... ... -
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youth/children
How do cities consider their young populations? What approaches and facilities are needed in ... ...