Building Communities to Last

Based on the SDGs of sustainable cities and communities, this episode is packed with 4 wonderful ideas. Find out how digital art called NFTs are being used to help revitalize a depopulated village. One Canadian resident of Japan is making the country more accessible and open to people with disabilities. Also, unique services to support the elderly, and how a Japanese engineer is working to improve lives through better infrastructure for toilets overseas.

A Japanese engineer developed simple toilets for areas that lack sewers and other infrastructure
A trial of village resident cards featuring NFT art is causing a stir
"Digital villagers" come together to bring the village to life
A Canadian with disabilities promoting Japan's attractiveness
A service that does minor shopping for the elderly on their behalf
Younger staff prevent isolation of the elderly through assistance

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