By Doris Byeon Part I: Songdo I: Why is the ideal city failing? The development of Songdo became more than just a decentralization of housing; instead, the project reflected the government’s aim for a highly modern, green, and sustainable city. In … Continue reading →

By Doris Byeon Songdo International City The South Korean government envisioned South Korea as a Northeast Asia business hub of knowledge and service-oriented economy with high technology. The Korean Ministry of Finance and Economy, in 2002, published a document to … Continue reading →

By Winston Chang The Korean Government’s implementation of the “Two Million Home Construction Plan” resulted in the creation of five new towns, one of which is known as Bundang.  Bundang is now the largest district in the city of Seongnam, … Continue reading →

By Jiachi Zou Water is essential for life. In addition to its important role as a natural resource, water directly affects human health and vitality. In this way, water supply counts as a significant sustainability issue in city planning. Demand … Continue reading →

By Russell Glynn In urban and regional planning practice, sustainability takes on an ever-expanding meaning, in some ways removing itself from the connotations of environmentalism and ecological stewardship. While these tenants of the term still ring true through the morphing … Continue reading →

By Malia Teske Amsterdam is a global city and a top European financial center that has gained a reputation for its commitment to sustainability. In the Netherlands, sustainable development considerations have long been integrated into urban planning and new building … Continue reading →

By Alexa Singer Over the past several decades, climate change has become a global issue that has demanded the attention of major nations through media, natural disasters, and academic discussions on scientific evidence.  With this phenomena approaching nearer and nearer, … Continue reading →

By Minh Le Do Part I: The misty history of the Maldives Modernity is a very complicated term used to determine the difference between the past, present, and future. Generally, it entails the meeting of processes of political, scientific, technological, economic … Continue reading →

By Ivy Wong Part I: Growing Slums in Nairobi and Slum-Clearing Policies Nairobi has had a history of slum-clearing and demolition policies and has recently adopted new initiatives towards slum-upgrading. Kenyan ministries have partnered with several organizations including the French Agency … Continue reading →

 By Daniela Cardenas Part I: An Introduction to Medellin, note from the author The Northeastern Urban Integration Project was awarded The Veronica Rudge Green Prize in Urban Design from The Harvard Graduate School of Design, due to its efficiency and potential … Continue reading →