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Regenerative Townships through Urban-Rural Systems Integration
30 January 2012 | by Peter Head
Low to middle income countries which are at a transition from an agricultural to an ecological age need a new paradigm of urban and rural development with integrated urban-rural resource flows. By employing principles of biomimicry and using water, food, energy, space and waste intelligently, urban development can incorporate nature and agriculture. Arup’s eco-city masterplan is designed to create a harmonious and thriving sustainable community.
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