Vietnam is the ideal place to find IT developers. In recent years, the Vietnamese government has developed the information and technology sector faster and become the new unicorn of Southeast Asia. The young population is joining the workforce and studying IT careers. The market has attractive labor costs, a stable environment, and low taxes. Vietnam […]
Sustainable Urban Mobility: The Benefits
One universal fact is that the world has become reliant on transport like cars, trains, and ships to keep everything running smoothly. The commuter would agree with this as they climb into their cars and trains every morning. Businesses would agree with the notion as their imported product arrives at the dock. The truth is, […]
Future and Long Term benefits of Sustainable Mobility
It is worth considering the long term benefits to yourself, your local area and the whole planet. You may think that just by walking the children to school, rather than driving them you will not make much of a difference but actually it could make a huge long term difference. Firstly consider the amount of […]
Financial Benefits of Sustainable Mobility
It can really save a lot of money if we stop using our cars so much. Fuel prices are rising and they are not going to get any cheaper and cars have other costs too, such as servicing and repairs, tax, MOT and insurance. Although some costs will not change, as we will still have […]
Sustainable Mobility: Advantages to Your Local Area
Many people do not realise what a big difference to your local area sustainable mobility can make. However, it makes a difference in many different ways. There are many advantages of using the car less, such as better health, less pollution and saving money. All of these can impact the local area for example, you […]
Environmental Advantages of Sustainable Mobility
Most people would really only classify sustainable mobility as a problem due to the environment. Although this is not exactly true, it is likely that the campaign for it did stem from environmental concerns. Sometimes it can be easy to think that we are being lectured too much about the environment and the damage we […]
Health Advantages of Sustainable Mobility
Sustainable mobility may be seen to some as just a local government campaign to make them look good and save money. However, there are personal advantages to each person that becomes mobile in a more sustainable way. One of those big advantages is health benefits and none of us can take our health for granted. […]
Interview with Rivas Vaciamadrid, 2013 SUMP Award winner
In an interview with Jorge Romea Rodríguez, Head of the Department for Environment and Mobility for the city of Rivas Vaciamadrid, we discuss the benefits of the award for the city, future steps for their project, and advice to other cities on how to improve their SUMP. What are the benefits of winning the SUMP […]
Interview with Alan Simpson from Aberdeen City Council, 2012 SUMP Award winner
A city on the move: winner of the first Sustainable Urban Mobility Award, Aberdeen In an interview with Alan Simpson, a planner from Aberdeen City Council, we talk about what the award meant for the city, how they have continued their plans and what advice they would give to other hoping to follow their lead. […]