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[kar16 @kar1614]

https://t.co/qYEWqpzlET Temporary tiny homes almost seems like a vacation concept. But these small homes have much more to them, including solving the housing crisis in Dutch cities. Will other cities with increasing population use this as an example? #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

https://t.co/xVN1xI33ZU UNICEF has just taken on a new challenge on how to design playgrounds that will provide the most amount of spaces for children living in urban poverty to play. This project seems like a great way to bring people’s ideas together! #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

https://t.co/FHKYiQgbYn Sidewalk Lab’s Smart City in Toronto is a hot topic among city planners. Currently, there is a campaign called #BlockSidewalk for those who are against this development. This leaves us wondering whether Quayside will really be built. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

https://t.co/cMMWv1tHhv Hudson Yards in Manhattan is a new mini city that is filled with skyscrapers, malls and new architectural designs. Will this new development that focuses on present luxury concepts instead of the future become a new trend? #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

https://t.co/CUgZ0nvzAX The San Pedro Creek Culture Park is a new project that is aimed to transform the neighbourhood, and fight displacement. WIll this project really bring change for the citizens of San Antonio? #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

https://t.co/PQi8ZmrsON With money in real estate becoming a priority, city planners are beginning to care less about planning a good city. This shift in focus has gotten people to think that maybe urban planners are the reason behind gentrification. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@LittleEarthG1rl Segregation seems to be an ongoing trend, whether it be in a new city or in an old one. And banning children in social housing from playing in communal playgrounds seems like a step too far. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@carlottae In the U.S., majority of the 12 percent of unbanked and 25 percent of underbanked residents are people of color. Thus, banning stores that don’t accept cash seems like a good idea that can help avoid creating racial discrimination. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@SimoneEscutin I’m not sure if dividing the city is a good idea, despite racial segregation. South DeKalb should look into other options that prioritizes protecting these population but without separating them from the rest of the population completely. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@SimoneEscutin In a different article I once read, it talked about how SimCity has inspired people to become urban planners. In this article, it shows how this game has inspired city planners to have residents participate in urban planning! #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@DohmEmerson The key to raising a wise generation for new cities is education, and I agree that these upcoming developments should consider education as a large part of what makes a city. After all, it is the citizens that shape the city. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@IOTMKSL As hard as it may be to imagine cities of 2050, it seems like future cities will be incorporating green city infrastructure and AI more than ever. I’m excited to see what smart cities in the future will look like! #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@lucy_everett_ I never thought of housing and transportation policy as being so closely tied to climate change. California should keep in mind that rising home prices will not just have a negative impact on people but on the environment as well. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@DohmEmerson This article proves that canopy coverage of 40% can cool city streets during the summer. More urban planners should integrate trees around the city when designing, and warm cities should take this fact into account - plant more trees! #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@DohmEmerson Urban mobility is definitely something that needs to be considered when building new cities. Using cleaner energies instead of oil derived fuel and using public transportation might be the first step to creating better urban mobility for upcoming cities. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@DohmEmerson Saudi’s new city, Neom sounds like a promising future development. Its combination of smart city concepts (relying on robots) and eco-city concept (running on renewable energy) sounds like it will quickly become a successful city. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@SimoneEscutin I think that the concept behind moving trees to new cities is interesting, but maybe not the most sustainable thing to do. It requires using plastic to keep the trees warm in the winter, which is not very eco-friendly. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@SimoneEscutin The reason why these five new cities outside of Hanoi are struggling to attract residents might be due to its top down approach. Another reason might be because of its focus on building cities, instead of catering to farmers who take up most of the population. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@AkbeekL A small city in Estonia called Tallinn is a global leader in digital innovation, and its without doubt an innovation hotspot. Using smart technology to operate the city, I think this city is still full of potential to gain even more attention internationally. #newcitiesmcgill

[kar16 @kar1614]

@SimoneEscutin Moving capitals doesn't occur often since it takes a while before the city becomes functional. But sometimes it needs to be done, and it creates positive outcomes like better economic, ethnic, and religious balance so maybe after all it's not such a bad idea. #newcitiesmcgill