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Urban acupuncture: Cities needs revitalising
Rohit Suraj, CEO and Design Director at Urban Zen, discusses the importance of urban design in evolving cities. In this article, he covers the concept of urban acupuncture, a lesser-known concept that can help revitalise areas of the town or city that are in dire need of attention.
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Approximately 50% of the world’s population dwells in rural areas. In the coming decade, with economic development and growth, this percentage may go down to 25%. Thus, it is clear that half the rural population plans to either shift to urban centers or reevaluate its environment. This gives urban designers the scope to change existing settlements, not just plan a major city. Rohit Suraj, CEO and Design Director at Urban Zen, discusses the importance of urban design in evolving cities. In this article, he covers the concept of urban acupuncture, a lesser-known concept that can help revitalise areas of the town or city that are in dire need of attention. Click here to read the article.