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The revamp of cities to offset hectic pace of urban living is the idea behind these mega projects.
Take a look at the world's 10 most innovative urban regeneration projects selected by KPMG for creating tranquil living conditions amidst modern cities.
Oresund Regional Development
The Oresund Regional Development project creates a cross-border economic zone between Sweden and Denmark, focused on Malmo and Copenhagen.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
The aim is to continue to foster growth and connectivity via the proposed 18 kilometer Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, which will bring Germany and Scandinavia closer together.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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World Trade Center Redevelopment
The World Trade Center Redevelopment in the United States involves the regeneration of Ground Zero and reconstruction of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on New York City.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
The project aims to turn the 16-acre area into a vibrant commercial district and a memorial to those who lost their lives.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Waterfront Toronto
The Waterfront Toronto project is an estimated $30 billion development that has been planned for 25 years and is perhaps the largest urban regeneration project in North America.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
Once it is completed, the waterfront will include a series of sustainable new communities featuring 40,000 new residences (20 percent of which will be affordable housing), 40,000 new jobs, new transit infrastructure and 300 hectares of parks and public spaces.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Abu Dhabi 2030: Urban Structure Framework Plan
The Abu Dhabi 2030: Urban Structure Framework Plan is set to revitalize the city's Shahama and Bahia areas.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Planning a liveable and modern Arab capital, the city will encourage citizens to use public transport or walk rather than drive cars.
Seven axis corridors, each representing one of the seven Emirates, will lead into the central business district.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Bahrain Social Housing
The Bahrain Social Housing project is another pathfinder Public Private Partnership (PPP) for the country and the wider Middle East.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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The development spans three sites and will involve the procurement of 4,100 units over a period of three and a half years.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Sabarmathi Riverfront Development Project
The Sabarmathi Riverfront Development Project is an urban regeneration and environmental improvement initiative currently under way in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
It involves the reclamation of a 10.5 kilometre stretch of the banks of the Sabarmathi River, creating a new public space for cultural and civic institutions.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Gardens by the Bay
The inspirational Gardens by the Bay is major urban development which forms part of the wider Marina Bay project, aiming to improve the quality of life for residents by providing green space within the city.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
Spanning 101 hectares, the project is an integral part of a strategy by the government to transform Singapore from a 'Garden City' to a 'City in a Garden'.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Rio Olympic Park
The futuristic Rio Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro will be the focal point for the 2016 summer games and involves an area of 1.6 million square metres.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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From a waterside park to the athlete villages, regeneration includes permanent and temporary facilities to support the Games.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Porto Maravilha
The Porto Maravilha project in Rio de Janeiro has been mooted for more than 30 years and will redevelop large areas of the port district in time for the 2016 Games.
Infrastructure improvements will include new sewage, water, electricity, telephone and piped gas networks.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
Development will focus on residential and commercial properties, with the landmark Pier Maua set to become the focal point of a major new leisure complex.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Scotswood Urban Regeneration
The Scotswood Urban Regeneration project in the United Kingdom plans to regenerate a run-down urban area in the west end of Newcastle city center, creating a truly sustainable, new urban community.
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Great projects that will change the face of 10 cities
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Once completed, it will offer 1,800 new homes, schools, retail properties, leisure centres and community buildings. Roads, drainage and other infrastructure will also be upgraded.
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