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Valuing cities

UK Urban Futures commissioner Michael Keith explains why it’s important to value the way cities combine material, social and technological forms.
11 Jul 2023 Professor Michael Keith
View of Edinburgh, featuring the historic Edinburgh Castle on a hilltop, surrounded by lush greenery. The skyline includes the ornate Balmoral Hotel with its clock tower, under a partly cloudy sky.
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Unlocking the potential of cities

Explore how the UK Urban Futures Commission’s systemic approach provides insights that can help unlock the potential of the UK’s cities.
12 Jun 2023 Tom Stratton FRSA
Panoramic view of a modern city skyline with a river in the foreground. Skyscrapers and buildings are reflected in the calm water. A bridge spans the river, and the sky is clear and blue.
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AI: a game-changer in sustainability

AI is propelling us to a more sustainable future. There are hurdles to overcome but the benefits far outweigh the challenges, argues Jayendran Gopalsami.
9 Jun 2023 Jayendran Gospalsami
Person in a hard hat and safety vest using a laptop stands on a grassy hill with wind turbines and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.
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A constellation of practices

Joanna Choukeir and Al Mathers explore our Design for Life practices; the things we need to arrive at better futures for people, place and planet.
17 Apr 2023 Joanna Choukeir, Al Mathers
Two people gardening on a rooftop, using hoes to tend to rows of leafy greens and other plants. The woman wears denim shorts and rain boots, while the man is in a blue shirt. Buildings are visible in the background.
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Design for Life: an introduction to our mission

Steven George, Head of Communications, explains how Design for Life will make change happen in communities, companies and organisations both large and small, and across systems.
11 Apr 2023 Steven George
A hand-drawn, sketch-like illustration of the Earth with visible continents, focusing on Africa, Europe, and parts of Asia. The design is simplistic, with bold, black outlines on a white background.
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New Directions in Urban Design

Intentional guidelines can support a pluralistic, flexible and inclusive approach to building
5 Apr 2023 Rami el Samahy
Two human profiles made of intricate road maps face each other. The maps include various colored lines representing roads, intersections, and highways, creating a complex and detailed pattern within the silhouette of each face.
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Hope for the Amazon?

A new government in Brazil is working quickly to reverse environmental losses of the Bolsonaro years
5 Apr 2023 Mercedes Bustamante
A split-level image shows a lush, green forest above water and a school of fish swimming in clear blue water below. Sunlight filters through the trees and water, creating shafts of light.
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RSA history towards our Design for Life mission

Jo Choukeir explains how The RSA’s Design for Life mission came to be and how it will unlock opportunities to regenerate our economy, society and environment.
17 Mar 2023 Joanna Choukeir
Historic building facade with tall columns and multiple windows. Features a large arch above the entrance and a green flag with indistinct text. Walls are brick with stone accents, set behind a black iron fence.