Lessons from cities that plan for their rivers: The Akaki river runs through central Addis Ababa. Magnus Franklin/FlickrIn Nairobi, Kenya, the government is destroying buildings constructed on riparian land in a bid to mitigate the impact of floods. This is just one example of a growing African city that hasn’t adequately protected its rivers. Kefa Otiso spoke to Jessica … [Read more...] about Lessons from cities that plan for their rivers | The Conversation
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How cities can work with nature when droughts take their toll | The Conversation
How cities can work with nature when droughts take their toll: A residential rain garden in Portland’s Tabor to the River project. City of Portland GovernmentModels of the earth’s changing climate suggest that extreme weather events, including droughts, will become more frequent. As city populations grow, it will be harder for governments to provide enough water for everyone. … [Read more...] about How cities can work with nature when droughts take their toll | The Conversation
These are 5 of the most expensive cities in SA
These are 5 of the most expensive cities in SA: These are 5 of the most expensive cities in SA: Numbeo have released their Cost of Living Index 2018 Mid-Year which ranks the most expensive cities in the world to live and five South African cities are featured on the list. The index compares the cost of living across the world relative to New York City. Group apologizes for … [Read more...] about These are 5 of the most expensive cities in SA
‘Hildegard Learns To Fly’ wings to SA for a whirlwind tour of 3 cities
‘Hildegard Learns To Fly’ wings to SA for a whirlwind tour of 3 cities: ‘Hildegard Learns To Fly’ wings to SA for a whirlwind tour of 3 cities: Switzerland's ambitious and award-winning sextet, featuring some of the top jazz musicians Europe has to offer, heads to South Africa for a whirlwind tour of three cities across the country. Hildegard Lernt Fliegen, … [Read more...] about ‘Hildegard Learns To Fly’ wings to SA for a whirlwind tour of 3 cities
African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums: People feel a real sense of community in slums like Kibera in Nairobi. EPA-EFE/DAI KUROKAWAIn sub-Saharan Africa, over 55% of the urban population are estimated to live in areas categorised as slums and informal settlements. These slums and informal settlements are largely the physical manifestations … [Read more...] about African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
