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Inclusive urban planning for modern communities

Architecture

Urban development encompasses a wide range of expertise and experience to shape environments where people work, live and move around. From dense city centres to untouched landscapes, it requires an overarching responsibility to include and plan for the needs of all individuals in a designed habitat. Designing a city is akin to travelling through time, beginning with the past to understand historical context, and subsequently, showing the way forward. Read more

The regenerative neighbourhood

Regenerative Neighbourhoods

Architecture, Urban planning, Sustainability

Biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate. By increasing urban green-blue areas and applying regenerative principles, cities can unlock benefits like increased carbon capture, better air quality, cooler temperatures and enhanced public health. 42%—that’s the potential for increasing urban green-blue cover, according to a Sweco study of 22 cities in Europe. Read more

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Age-friendly designs foster community for all generations

Architecture

With the world’s population ageing rapidly, the need for innovative, age-inclusive spaces is more pressing than ever. Between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of people over 60 will nearly double, reaching 22 percent of the global population, according to the World Health Organization. Read more

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Key takeaways from Biodiversity COP16

Sustainability

Sweco has attended the Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia. Having just gotten back from the negotiations at the summit, Andreas Gyllenhammar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Sweco shares an overview of the discussions and key takeaways. Read more

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What to expect from the Biodiversity COP16?

Sustainability

On 21 October – 1 November 2024, climate policy makers, scientists, civil society, journalists and the business sector all gather for two weeks in Cali, Colombia, for the biennial UN summit on biodiversity. What are the stakes at the Biodiversity COP16? And what results can we expect? Read more

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Managing heatwaves in European cities: Strategies and solutions

Climate action

As cities across Europe grapple with the intensifying impacts of climate change, managing heatwaves has become a crucial concern. Urban areas are facing severe heat effects, including the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, which significantly raises temperatures compared to surrounding areas. Read more