#urbanization

#urbanization

As cities densify and the global population continues its steady migration toward urban centers-projected to reach around 70% by 2050-domestic space is becoming increasingly compressed. Rising land prices, high construction costs, and a surge in single-person households push developers toward smaller units and tighter floor plans. At the same time, cultural shifts toward resource efficiency and minimal living support this move.

The Middle East bus market, valued at USD 4.4 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 5.86 billion by 2030, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%, according to the Middle East Bus Market Report 2025 by Research and Markets. The market is then expected to increase by USD 1.46 billion, or roughly 33%, over the six-year period.

This building, completed in 1966 in Seoul's Sinchon district, was built during a period of rapid urbanization. Aerial photographs by Kim Han-Yong from the same year show the Han River area still largely undeveloped, while the city, under its push for rapid construction, was beginning to transform the urban landscape at an unprecedented pace. The history of the building over the past five decades is unclear, but its condition today is severely deteriorated.

People born in 1990 are more likely to have an immigration background, and more likely to be highly educated, than the general German population. As the country marks its 35th anniversary, here's a look at how the nation's 35-year-olds are living. People who were born in 1990 are the same age as Germany itself, as that was the year in which the former countries of East- and West Germany were officially unified to form the nation as we know it today.

Europe is losing green space that once harboured wildlife, captured carbon and supplied food at the rate of 600 football pitches a day, an investigation by the Guardian and partners has revealed. Analysis of satellite imagery across the UK and mainland Europe over a five-year period shows the speed and scale with which green land is turning grey, consumed by tarmac for roads, bricks and mortar for luxury golf courses and housing developments.

The Anthropocene is defined by significant human impact on the Earth's geology and ecosystems, resulting in alterations that will be evident for millennia in geological strata.

The concept of biophilia suggests that we have an innate drive to connect with nature and other forms of life, which has been associated with improved mental well-being.

The rapid urbanization has homogenized cities in China, erasing unique local identities and historical spaces, leading to a phenomenon often described as 'a thousand villages with one face.'

Every household is facing difficulty, especially those with low income. Adequate, good quality well water just doesn't exist.

Hoffman, 81, found solace in watching ospreys on Dunrovin ranch, helping her process grief after losing loved ones; the cams brought her back to the world.

In her book, 'Can you ____ me?', Cleo Peng explores the intricate relationships between humans, urban spaces, and nature, highlighting their interconnectedness.

The exhibition not only chronicles garden history but also it's an exploration of how gardening evolved from necessity to an art form, reflecting societal changes.

"It is the women's job to prepare the new settlement and build new houses. Additionally, fetching water and cooking meals are also women's responsibilities."