Bupa and Norman Foster Foundation join forces to create 'more resilient' urban environments

Stuart Stone
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Bupa and Norman Foster Foundation extend partnership to help cities trial urban greening, active travel infrastructure, and public cooling projects

Bupa and the Norman Foster Foundation have launched a new three-year scheme to help cities trial a range of sustainable interventions, such as increasing green space, improving walkability and cycling...

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