Can cities grow without harming the planet?

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"We have to combine a low-emission building with high-absorption city nature."

Welcome to The Urban Question, a special series of the Urban Report podcast from FORESIGHT Climate & Energy in association with Bloxhub, the Nordic hub for sustainable urbanisation and the WRLDCTY forum.

In each episode, the team at FORESIGHT will try to answer a single pressing question or dilemma at the heart of regenerative planning efforts. Using Bloxhub’s home city of Copenhagen as our living laboratory, The Urban Question will also examine how other cities are adapting to the demands of the 21st-century citizen.

For episode two, FORESIGHT’s Sam Morgan explores the impact urban growth has on the planetary resources.

Sam is joined by:

• Samantha Pert, Principal and Head of Sustainability at international design practice Hassell.
• Louise Fiil Hansen, Design Director and Partner at the nature-based design studio SLA.

They discuss density versus liveability, while ensuring that climate is taken into account throughout the planning process. And they focus on getting local engagement right, so that NIMBYism doesn't derail projects that are good for the environment and society.

How else can we limit the impact of cities on the environment? Can we incorporate green spaces and nature-based solutions into our urban areas, not only to be kind to the environment, but to actually improve our daily lives?

Let us know in the comments below or over on LinkedIn, where you’ll find a community of like-minded individuals working to create a decarbonised economy.

“Sometimes we don't take the time upfront to have those conversations and get those messages right, and understand the benefit… that will be valuable to different stakeholders.”

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