| Stuttgart made its name building fast cars; now it’s become a model for its novel approach to combating smog and heat. Since the 1950s, the German city has shaped its growth to preserve wind corridors and green spaces that serve as a natural ventilation system. This decades-long effort has attracted international attention, especially in Asia, where heat and pollution are rising fast in urbanizing areas. In China, more than 40 cities are adopting similar strategies. Singapore is using digital models to predict how development will impact wind corridors. In addition to its pollution benefits, Stuttgart’s data suggests its wind corridors help deliver cooler air to residential areas. But convincing policymakers and property owners to leave valuable real estate empty is a high hurdle — especially in cities facing rising housing demand and prices, contributor Matthew Ponsford writes. Today on CityLab: Seeking Relief from Heat and Smog, Cities Are Following the Wind — Arvelisse Bonilla Ramos Massachusetts Governor Seeks $400 Million to Counter Trump Funding Cuts
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