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Adaptive reuse in Nigeria & safer streets in London

2024-08-29

The Urbanist

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How does adaptive reuse differ around the globe? We speak to an expert to uncover how Africa does things differently when it comes to giving a building a second life. We also discuss the feeling of safety for women in cities by way of a recent study into our physical and emotional responses to urban environments.

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