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One of the world’s leading architects, Norman Foster has argued healthy cities are “tangibly” greener, safer, and more desirable.
Foster said there is clear evidence the incorporation of more trees into a city will help to absorb more carbon dioxide and can reduce the urban heat island effect at the same time with more shading. And he said urban projects designed to encourage active travel, like the Millenium Bridge in London can also “create a ripple of economic prosperity and change” by improving the quality of life for residents.
“We also have to rediscover those traditional virtues and translate them with an awareness now of our ability to reduce pollution to reduce congestion, and syphon off some essential traffic. Foster said part of the mission of his Institute is to help educate the civic leaders of the future on combatting climate change, health and air quality, which overlaps with Bupa’s ongoing efforts in improving the health of citizens.“I've realised that issues like biodiversity have significant potential to reduce the risk of infectious diseases and pandemics.
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