Fire Master Planning: Mitigating Urban Fires in a Rapidly Changing World
Urban fires have long been a catastrophic threat to cities, capable of inflicting widespread devastation in a matter of hours. From the Great Fire of London in 1666 to the more recent Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, the dangers posed by urban conflagrations are both historical and contemporary. As cities […]
Securing Africa: Current Insights, and Future of City Level Security
Security has always been a fundamental aspect of human society, essential for ensuring stability, prosperity, and peace. From ancient times to the modern era, the methods and challenges of maintaining security have evolved dramatically. Today, as the African continent experiences rapid development, security concerns have become increasingly complex, involving both […]
Modern Urban Planning: Lessons from History for the Future of Cities.
In the annals of human achievement, few engineering marvels stand out as prominently as the ancient aqueducts. These monumental structures, which supplied water to some of the world’s earliest cities, are not only a testament to the ingenuity of our ancestors but also offer valuable lessons for modern urban planning. […]