New Approach to Urbanization Is Needed to Address the Growing Pressures on Cities

October
2026

New Approach to Urbanization Is Needed to Address the Growing Pressures on Cities

At SIMPLETREE, we believe that saving our cities cannot be achieved solely by building new ones, rather we must reclaim the spaces that are gradually disappearing within our existing urban fabric. In this insightful discussion, our Managing Director, Architect Mohammad Foyez Ullah, shares his perspective prioritizing rural planning to manage settlement growth and protect agricultural land. Sustainable housing must go beyond environmental performance to foster social inclusion and provide open spaces, walkable streets, playgrounds, water bodies, and community spaces. Reclaiming underutilized public land and preserving existing urban spaces are essential to creating more livable and sustainable cities.Read the full discussion here:

https://tinyurl.com/3a89puh5