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Urban Environmental Management

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   Planning

Cities are not just cities: We need integrated planning for global sustainability

Highlights of GDRC Research
GDRC research output related to the theme of urban planning
   ■ Web feature: Japan Urban Observatory
   ■ Web feature: 15-minute Cities
   ■ Web feature: Smart Cities Research Initiative (SIRI)
   ■ Slide Show: "Cities are not Cities"
   ■ Research in Progress: Compact Cities for Sustainability
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• Japan Urban Observatory
• Smart Cities Initiative
• 15-minute Cities

In light of the COVID pandemic and recent focus on urban sustainability, should we be revisiting the concept of "compact citiesCompact cities are an urban planning concept, which promotes relatively high residential density with mixed land uses. It is based on an efficient public transport system and has an urban layout encourages walking and cycling, low energy consumption and reduced pollution. ". GDRC is currently researching this topic. "?