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  2. Eco-cities - Wikipedia

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    Simply put, an eco-city is an ecologically healthy city. The World Bank defines eco-cities as "cities that enhance the well-being of citizens and society through integrated urban planning and management that harness the benefits of ecological systems and protect and nurture these assets for future generations". [2]

  3. Global Ecovillage Network - Wikipedia

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    That led to the formation of the Global Ecovillage Network. In 1994 the Ecovillage Information Service was launched. In 1995, the first international conference of ecovillage members, entitled Ecovillages and Sustainable Communities for the 21st Century was held at Findhorn, Scotland. The movement grew rapidly following this conference.

  4. Agenda 21 - Wikipedia

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    The right-wing John Birch Society described Agenda 21 as a plot, disguised as an environmental movement, to end individual freedom and establish a one-world government. [32] [33] Activists believed that the non-binding UN resolution was "the linchpin in a plot to subjugate humanity under an eco-totalitarian regime."

  5. The world’s most liveable cities for 2024 - AOL

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    UK capital London was ranked as the 45th most liveable city in the world. Over in Asia, Hong Kong saw the largest score improvement since last year, climbing from 61st place to 50th thanks to an ...

  6. Global Liveability Ranking - Wikipedia

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    Cities from the Western world typically dominate the top 10, reflecting their widespread availability of goods and services, low personal risk, and an effective infrastructure. A 2010 opinion piece in The New York Times criticized the Economist Intelligence Unit for being overly Anglocentric , stating that: "The Economist equates liveability ...

  7. City quality of life indices - Wikipedia

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    City Quality of Life Indices are lists of cities that are ranked according to a defined measure of living conditions.In addition to considering the provision of clean water, clean air, adequate food and shelter, many indexes also measure more subjective elements including a city's capacity to generate a sense of community and offer hospitable settings for all, especially young people, to ...

  8. List of smart cities - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of cities that have implemented smart city initiatives, organized by continent and then alphabetically.. The Institute for Management Development and Singapore University of Technology and Design rank cities in the Smart City Index according to technological, economic and human criteria (e.g., the quality of life, the environment and inclusiveness).

  9. Sustainable urbanism - Wikipedia

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    The Eco Cities Project at the University of Manchester (UK) is a research organization developing and validating sustainable urbanism practices. [34] Biophilic Cities Network. [35] The Institute for Sustainable Cities (New York City) works with the City of New York and residents to promote sustainable urbanism practices and policies. [36]