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New solutions for cities and sustainability

October 4, 2024

Housing shortages are a big issue in many cities. So why not turn empty office spaces into homes? Plus, reducing traffic in Colombia’s capital Bogotá, sustainable farming in India, and art made from old plastic sandals in Uganda.

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