http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1916 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Development/Cities Newcastle named UK's most sustainable city http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85996 Newcastle tops Britain's latest Sustainable Cities Index, knocking the previous two winners – Bristol and Brighton – into second and third places respectively. The decadence of chewing gum removal http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/162303/1/1916 In Costa Rica, municipal authorities compete with each other to plant the most trees. UK cities seem to be more concerned about removal of chewing gum from the pavements. Does this reflect cultural diversity or just muddled priorities? Public transport answer to Delhi’s jammed roads http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160143/1/1916 The answer to growing traffic and pollution in the Indian capital lies in an effective and massive public transport system, says the Centre for Science and Environment. The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, recently implemented in south Delhi, provides the option for an economically sound and better bus system. Bangladesh: Rural poor rush to the cities in search of jobs http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158841/1/1916 Lack of employment opportunities and the fear of starvation in rural areas in the wake of last year’s cyclone are forcing Bangladeshis to throng cities in search of livelihood. Most do menial jobs as loaders, and rickshaw pullers, earning barely enough to save their families from hunger back home. Smog to Keep Record-Holder from Olympic Race http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/158721/1/1916 WASHINGTON, Mar 11 (OneWorld) - Air quality concerns in Beijing have prompted the world's record holder in the marathon to pull out of the premiere long-distance running event at this year's Olympic Games. Half the world’s population will live in cities by the end of 2008 http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158289/1/1916 The latest UN projections say that by the end of 2008, half of the world’s 6.7 billion people will live in cities. All three factors: natural increase, migration and reclassification of rural localities to urban centres will contribute to this increase. Most of the future urbanisation will happen in Asia and Africa. ‘An attractive public transport system will make people switch from cars to buses’ http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158205/1/1916 On a recent visit to Mumbai, transport economist Stuart Cole spoke on options for improving India’s ailing urban transport system. A city and its traffic provide the best answers for effective management, which can be single-mode focused or a mix of bus, train and tube on different routes, recommends Cole. In pursuit of a sustainable urban setting http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157452/1/1916 With global urban population expecting to rise to over five billion by 2025, there is a need to evolve sustainable urbanisation processes, says architect Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmed. In his vivid description of the city of Dhaka, he speaks of using architecture beyond the purely commercial to create better living environments. Advanced course on urban rainwater harvesting http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157370/1/1916 Want to solve real-life water problems of today? Delhi based Centre for Science and Environment’s short course on the theory, practice and policies of urban rainwater harvesting for working professionals offers expert advice and hands-on lessons in planning and designing systems. Register now for the March 17-21 course. Understanding India’s architectural heritage http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157302/1/1916 Street names and buildings in India once linked people to their local culture, geography and livelihoods. To deal with this loss of identity and regain the richness of its architectural landscape, India needs to research and document traditional houses in villages and old towns, writes architectural consultant Kiran Keswani. London, Paris Honored for Greening Transit Systems http://us.oneworld.net/article/view/156966/1/1916 NEW YORK, Jan 18 (OneWorld) - London and Paris were given a prestigious award this week for their innovative citywide programs to improve public transit and reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. A ‘wasted’ childhood http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156839/1/1916 A study conducted in Pune, a city in western Indian state of Maharashtra, shows that most of the waste-picking is carried out by children. Those who should be spending their time playing and attending schools are forced by circumstances to take up a hazardous profession at a tender age. Brushing aside the poor to make Delhi sparkle http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156255/1/1916 Indian capital New Delhi is busy transforming itself into a modern city before the Commonwealth Games to be held in 2010. In the process, Delhi’s poor are being uprooted and left alone to fend for themselves. Karachi’s bulldozed population http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156123/1/1916 The poor of Karachi in the Sindh province of Pakistan face evictions from the main city. They are being thrown out on the outskirts to make way for global capital and emerging middle class. City water and its waste management http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/155275/1/1916 Learn how cities can do more with better management of water waste that gets generated everyday. Delhi based Centre of Science and Environment is conducting a course on waste water management from January 14-17, 2008 at its New Delhi premises. Registrations are now open.