As storms become more intense and unpredictable, our infrastructure must adapt. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) manages runoff naturally, reducing the physical damage, health effects, and restoration costs of flooding. As…
At a time of increasing loneliness and mistrust, as well as rising economic uncertainty since the global pandemic, public space provides a unique opportunity to address both challenges at once.
Key Takeaways
⇢ Both natural and urban destinations suffer degradation when visitor numbers exceed the capacity of their core assets, i.e., ecosystems in nature and local way of life in cities.
⇢…
Key Takeaways
⇢ Cycling symbolizes autonomy, health and sustainability, but its rise depended on
systemic shifts in street design and social norms—not on bikes alone.
⇢ Transitions demand holistic, multi‑level strategies that integrate…
Key Takeaways
⇢ Designing for delight—playful “snot-and-drool” moments—makes places memorable and adored.
⇢ Embody kindness in design: small gestures of care ripple into broader social solidarity.
⇢ While individual “first acts” (unpaved road,…
Key Takeaways North Vancouver’s ambition is to become the “healthiest small city in the world” by placing public health at the center of urban planning and design. The city’s vision…
Key Takeaways The stark differences in life expectancy and health outcomes across neighbourhoods result from systemic urban planning decisions. Everyone—policymakers, planners, architects, and residents—has a role in ensuring that cities…
Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took…
Key Takeaways School Streets can be successfully implemented in cities of all sizes, from small to large metropolises - making them an adaptable solution for creating safer, healthier neighborhoods. Safe,…
Key Takeaways ⇢ Effective climate action requires intersectional approaches that address social justice, urban resilience, and economic equity. ⇢ Cities are pivotal in accelerating climate adaptation and mitigation through zoning,…