Cities are built by its people, by infrastructure and by services. But cities are built on their past. If not, what would Delhi be without Lal Qila; Jaipur without Hawa Mahal; and Chandigarh without Capitol Complex.

Source: Heritage lost in smart cities

The establishment of dozens of “healing forests” is part of South Korea’s surprising prescription to improve its citizens’ health and wellbeing. Journalist Florence Williams takes a walk in the woo…

Source: Can trees heal people?

How a 21st century Detroit navigates the dangers of regeneration is a particularly poignant question on the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Detroit race riots.

Source: Detroit: The Most Exciting City in America?

Planting trees is an incredibly cheap and simple way to improve the well-being of people in a city. A novel idea: Public health institutions should be financing urban greenery to support well-being and air quality.

Source: Cities Should Think About Trees As Public Health Infrastructure | Fast Company

These locals came back to their hometown in Kuala Sepetang to preserve their traditional trades, so travelers can experience them too.

Source: Return to Kuala Sepetang: Hidden Charms of Perak’s Small Town | LokaLocal

Four representatives of New York City organizations discuss their employment of art and artists to empower residents in the face of gentrification.

Source: Art in the Face of Gentrification – Shelterforce

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