Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way
Source: The Standard
In the current era of urbanisation and climate change and its impact, cities are supposed to be built to last long and be resilient and not just retrofit.Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second most populous with a population of 4.14 million people as of 2024, is among the cities that have been able to plan long-term.Full Access for less than Ksh 34 a dayKsh 999 billed monthly. No hidden charges.Fact-first journalism you can trust that is independent, accurate, and made for Kenya.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in
Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the second most populous with a population of 4.14 million people as of 2024, is among the cities that have been able to plan long-term.Full Access for less than Ksh 34 a dayKsh 999 billed monthly. No hidden charges.Fact-first journalism you can trust that is independent, accurate, and made for Kenya.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in
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