How to use your shoes to change the world
When it comes to shoes, there are two things you need to know: you don’t need to wear shoes to have a positive impact on the environment and you don.If you’re not willing to do the latter, there’s not much hope of a positive outcome.Urban renovation projects will change how...
This Is Where We Go From Here
By 2020, the U.S. population will grow by 20 million, more than doubling its current population of 2.1 billion, according to the U of T Population Institute.By 2050, the country will grow to 1.5 billion, a rate of population growth of over 4 per cent a year.The U of...
How to make a great urban ball gown
In this article we’ll show you how to make your own fabulous ball gown from the best fabric and materials.The ball gown is an essential piece of any modern wardrobe and we’ll help you to choose the right material, technique and style.Read more article...
A ‘shelter’ to save the Australian dollar: How the Australian currency could benefit urban cities
A “shelters” project would build up a network of solar energy panels and hydropower dams on rooftops in inner-city areas, creating “energy deserts” to provide homes and businesses with affordable, renewable energy.The project, which would be launched by the National Urban Renewal Authority (NERA), is designed to be affordable...
How to save your city from climate change
By 2020, the world is projected to emit 4.5 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent, a quarter of the world’s total, and the global climate will be expected to become more acidic, according to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme.Key points:The report by the UN Environment Programme says...