"This is the largest investment project in the city today, covering all aspects of the area, from underground utilities, transport and energy resources, " said Svetlana Murdaya of the city's agency for Urban Design Policy and Development.

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However, out there on the cutting edge, innovative urban planners, policy-makers, social entrepreneurs and impact investors are advancing the development of natural or green infrastructure (GI).

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