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The latest news on parks and green space in smart city projects across the world.

New zoning helps to transform one of NYC’s densest suburbs

New zoning helps to transform one of NYC’s densest suburbs

Planning and redevelopment15 May 2024

The project is envisioned as a way to transform a large portion of the Lincoln Avenue corridor into a new linear public park with green and open space.

Melbourne transforms city from “grey to green”

Melbourne transforms city from “grey to green”

Parks and green space10 May 2024

The Australian city’s draft budget puts forward proposals to further green the city, including nine new parks and open spaces and expansion of its tree canopy.

Salt Lake City shares vision for transit-oriented hub

Salt Lake City shares vision for transit-oriented hub

Planning and redevelopment22 Apr 2024

The Rio Grande District Vision & Implementation plan is intended to serve as a redevelopment roadmap for around 11 acres of land west of the city’s Downtown.

Interactive tool helps Charlotte enhance tree canopy

Interactive tool helps Charlotte enhance tree canopy

Parks and green space03 Apr 2024

The advanced Canopy application provides residents with a convenient and user-friendly way to access recent urban tree canopy cover data in their area.

Tokyo to convert expressway into elevated green walkway

Tokyo to convert expressway into elevated green walkway

Pedestrianisation25 Mar 2024

The transformation of the Shimbashi-Kyobashi expressway into the Tokyo Sky Corridor is part of the Government’s plan to create more people-centred spaces.

Orlando unveils latest iteration of downtown “urban oasis”

Orlando unveils latest iteration of downtown “urban oasis”

Planning and redevelopment06 Mar 2024

The Canopy will integrate with various modes of transportation to ensure accessibility for all and feature pedestrian-friendly walkways and bike paths.

City of London’s green spaces worth £126.8m annually

City of London’s green spaces worth £126.8m annually

Parks and green space15 Feb 2024

Natural Capital Solutions calculated the value the City’s open spaces deliver to the public in areas such as air quality, recreation, health and wellbeing.

City park to complete major Manchester regeneration project

City park to complete major Manchester regeneration project

Parks and green space19 Jan 2024

The “green heart” marks the closing chapter of the Ancoats project and will also help create a low-traffic, pedestrian-first neighbourhood in the UK city.

Toronto to create green oasis in downtown neighbourhood

Toronto to create green oasis in downtown neighbourhood

Parks and green space28 Dec 2023

Work on the 2,600 square metre park in the Canadian city is anticipated to commence in 2025 and aims to transport visitors through a woodland experience.

Developer unveils plans to create £5bn UK climate tech hub

Developer unveils plans to create £5bn UK climate tech hub

Planning and redevelopment02 Nov 2023

The Earls Court Development Company plans to create a commercial space for the UK’s clean and climate technology sector on a cleared site in West London.

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