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Beyond New Urbanism
This document discusses trends and ideas related to sustainable city planning and development. It touches on declining populations, new technologies, and conceptualizing thinning urban spaces. Specific projects highlighted include Dongtan, the first planned sustainable city, and the Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. The document also discusses renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, and biomass power. Overall it presents an optimistic vision of cities evolving to be more sustainable, self-sufficient, and harmonious with nature through innovative planning and technologies.
