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Emerging Trends and Factors

Explore how the environmental awakening reshaped cities and inspired today's sustainable development.

The environmental awakening of the 1960s to 1980s marked a turning point in global consciousness. Events like Silent Spring, Earth Day, and the Stockholm Conference exposed the dangers of pollution, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss. This growing awareness led to the creation of new environmental laws, global cooperation, and the foundation for today’s sustainable urban planning. Join us to understand how these movements continue to inspire action for greener, healthier cities.

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Introduction to Urban Sustainable Planning and Design

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