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8 February 2018

Episode 330

30 minutes


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From increasing green space to reducing traffic levels and improving mobility, there are several ways to make city-living a little easier. But can you measure just how tranquil urban spaces really are?

8 February 2018

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

New Zealand: living roofs

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Following years of campaigning, the Hundertwasser Art Centre is set to become a reality. Senior-landscape and urban-planning consultant Zoe Avery is leading the team and told us about the importance of incorporating a living roof.

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Chapter 2

6 minutes


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Chapter 2

Tranquillity rating prediction tool

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Can you measure just how relaxed an urban space really is?

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Chapter 3

7 minutes


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Chapter 3

Movement Code for London

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The importance of creating better civility on the road gave Pat Brown the idea for a Movement Code for the UK capital.

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