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UWI's #HappinessExpert @aubrilyn moderates Innovation Camp at the Dubai Real Estate Institute.

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Happy World Town Planning Day - recognizing the impact of planning and urbanism on building livable, sustainable and happy cities #WTPD #urbanism #futurecities

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Free public transport is revolutionizing cities, impacting upon the well being of its residents and passenger numbers experiencing boosts of 130%. https://t.co/saSqLfhDVn

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As smart technologies mature they will now be able to tackle the issues facing South-East Asian cities by helping solve specific public problems and make the urban environment more livable, sustainable and productive. https://t.co/XCnRi59sna

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19 cities around the world have signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Declaration in an attempt to fight #climatechange https://t.co/OeyFneWqwX

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Robots are being tested to send deliveries, detect & fix #city #infrastructure & sent to care for the community. Robots are acting as methods for cities to cope with the pressure of the aging population and growing urban population challenges #technology https://t.co/TTSnvIIY0B

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DUBAI / OCT 1 Register @CityscapeMENA to hear @_UWI_ #UrbanEcology manager @aubrilyn discuss healthier and happier communities on the #WellBuilding panel with @AziziGroup @nigeleckersall @dutweets Dr. Habib @ImkanProperties @NigelCraddock @WellCertified.
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We like it, too, @aubrilyn!

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The #Green Dubai initiative launched by DEWA to promote responsible use of water & electricity by encouraging installation of solar panels, the use of #eco-friendly electric vehicles and fitted a high water alert usage to limit water wastage @DEWAOfficial https://t.co/ztqusuxjWr

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80% of cities show signs of #fragility due to pressures of modern society. Smart City designs can help increase the #resilience of a city by using disruptive technologies to meet demographic, economic, environmental, #infrastructure and social challenges https://t.co/DSVNsCYy0a

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City temperatures up to 10°C hotter due to the built environment itself with this estimated to rise as #urbanization increases. #Cities should start to incorporate green elements, use alternative materials and use shaded designs to help cool buildings. https://t.co/jjhRmnk8HI

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Building resilient cities is vital as 80% of cities show signs of fragility as #urbanization rises. The success of our cities depends on the use of smart designs, technologies and initiatives to ensure cities can cope with the increase of urban populations https://t.co/pONq5CRoNU

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The pressure on #cities is growing with 54% of the world’s population now residing in urban areas. Cities of the future need to commit to economic, environmental and social goals to make the #sustainable future city a reality #futurecities https://t.co/kkKMoDbhhm

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An innovative and eco-friendly method is being used as a way to reuse wood and enhance building structures. https://t.co/fV3xKo7nLm

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People centered #design is crucial when designing tomorrow’s buildings. Changes in the way people work & live are driving these designs & guiding our future #cities towards enhancing human experience, social equity and the health and wellness of occupants. https://t.co/NWA5EIQz1O

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Greater social connections, incorporating natural elements and promoting a healthy and social lifestyle are elements of city development that can enhance the well-being of those in the community and make our cities happier places to live. https://t.co/rj1fYewjw2