Developing Countries

Finding A Sustainabe Path for Jakarta

Jakarta, Indonesia is the world's sixth most populated metropolitan area, and it's on track to move up in ranks within the next decade. Some planners are trying to figure out how to guide this developing megacity onto a sustainable path.
7 November 2009 - 11:00am
The City Fix

New Eco-City Planned in China

A new 350,000-person eco-city is being planned in China, this time with cooperation from Singapore. Planners are hopeful that it can serve as a sustainable model for development in countries with high population growth.
10 June 2009 - 5:00am
Guardian

Disaster Risk Tied to Urban Growth

Two reports have linked patterns of urban development to disaster risk. As urban populations grow, these studies suggest developing countries will become even more vulnerable.
19 May 2009 - 10:00am
The New York Times
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