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April 2013

Month: April 2013

  • Better Urban Planning Needed To Dodge Disasters

    Check out the article “Better Urban Planning Needed To Dodge Disasters” on IRIN With the world’s mega-cities growing even larger, policymakers (especially those in developing countries) need urban planning that will help these areas withstand the impacts of natural disasters. The article highlights: Developing world will have 4 billion in cities by 2030 Urban flooding […]

  • Playground Ideas – Building Playgrounds In Developing Countries

    Playground Ideas – Building Playgrounds In Developing Countries

    Check out the article “Playground Ideas” on ArchitectureAU Since 2010, Marcus Veerman and his not-for-profit organization Playground Ideas has been helping build playgrounds in developing countries. “Play is important in the developing world because schools often have few resources … In many schools playgrounds are considered unaffordable. We’re working with communities to create sustainable, affordable solutions […]