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Study highlights lack of fair access to urban green spaces

People with higher incomes and more education tend to have greater access to urban green spaces than their less privileged neighbours, a new University of British Columbia study of parks and greenery in 10 major North American cities has found.

Jan 17, 2019

Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert

Disaster-proofing our cities requires concerted effort, says UBC expert

Recent flooding in Texas has underscored the need for flood prevention in flood-prone North American cities.

Sep 6, 2017

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