Global Urban Debates

Public Spaces and Integrated Planning

Celebrating Human Diversity – Urban Planning for Disability Equity and Inclusion

By |2023-09-19T14:37:05+02:00September 19th 2023|

How we plan and design for human diversity requires serious rethinking if we genuinely want to address inequity and injustices in our suburbs and cities. By Lisa Stafford

Conflict and Reconstruction in Cities

From Ashes to Aspirations: Rebuilding Hope Amidst the War in Kharkiv

By |2023-09-21T09:16:21+02:00August 31st 2023|

Kharkiv has been the first and among the most affected cities by the Russian attacks on Ukraine. How do you rebuild a city that is still at war? By Michelle Martin

Conflict and Reconstruction in Cities

Post-Conflict Reconstruction in Mosul: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Lessons in Rebuilding a City

By |2023-08-22T12:31:36+02:00August 22nd 2023|

Mosul, once celebrated as Iraq's cultural and religious heart, faced significant devastation during the occupation by the militant group ISIS and the subsequent battle for liberation. Six years later, ancient landmarks and critical infrastructure are gradually being reconstructed.

Conflict and Reconstruction in Cities

Healing the Wounds: How Public Spaces Foster Peace and Rebuild Communities in War-torn Aleppo

By |2023-08-15T10:48:15+02:00August 15th 2023|

During the war, public spaces can be drivers for resilience. Ghada Rifai explores the transformative potential of public spaces in post-conflict cities through the example of Aleppo in Syria.

Conflict and Reconstruction in Cities

Supporting Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Recovery Planning in Ukraine to ‘Build Back Better’

By |2023-08-10T18:43:15+02:00August 10th 2023|

As Ukraine’s cities are already starting to build back, UNITAC supports them with evidence-based recovery planning and a people-centred approach to foster resilient and inclusive reconstruction.

Inequality in Cities

Bogota: Centring Women’s Care Work as a Core Municipal Function

By |2023-08-09T09:40:42+02:00July 18th 2023|

In Bogota, Care Blocks are transforming the lives of unpaid caregivers, providing essential services and empowerment. Prabha Khosla explores the empowering impact of these initiatives and the path towards gender-inclusive cities.

Inequality in Cities

Feminist Urbanism – Confronting Patriarchal Living Conditions in Urban Spaces

By |2023-07-28T12:23:31+02:00July 11th 2023|

Feminist urbanism is a concept that challenges the inequality in cities that particularly affects women among other marginalised groups. Ana Falú preps us with knowledge on how to overcome the patriarchal living conditions constituting our urban environment so far.

Infographics: Urbanisation and Urban Development in Rwanda

By |2023-05-09T10:40:05+02:00May 9th 2023|

URBANET is back with a new country series, inviting readers to explore and learn about urbanisation in Rwanda! Starting off with a set of infographics we introduce you to some insightful facts and figures regarding the country’s urban and demographic development.

Liveable Cities

The New Traders Hub in Galeshewe: Boosting South African Businesses

By |2023-05-04T12:06:45+02:00May 4th 2023|

The open-air arena in the township of Galeshewe in Kimberley, South Africa, is being transformed under the Cities CHALLENGE 2.0. The centrepiece is a new “Informal Traders Hub” offering a safe, sustainable, and gender-responsive environment for local female traders.

Gender, LNOB & Feminist Development Policy

Creating Integrated and Safe Neighbourhoods for All Through International Peer Learning Exchange

By |2023-03-30T16:08:39+02:00March 30th 2023|

For years cities have been planned and built for only half the population: Women’s needs are represented sparsely at most. The BMWSB project “Dialogues for Urban Change” implements the approach of international peer learning to create safe public spaces for everyone.

Gender, LNOB & Feminist Development Policy

Navigating the Concrete Jungle: The Gender Divide in Urban Life

By |2023-03-21T14:46:32+01:00March 21st 2023|

From accessing public services to just being able to survive, the city can be a vastly different place for different genders. Join Paula Meth as she explores gender inequalities in informal urban environments.

Gender, LNOB & Feminist Development Policy

Leave No One Behind – Including Marginalised Communities Through Inclusive Urban Planning

By |2023-03-14T10:52:22+01:00March 14th 2023|

Implementing the concept of Leave No One Behind (LNOB) often correlates with facing multiple challenges on a municipal level. Hannah Schabert discusses lessons learnt.

Nature-based Solutions

Building with Nature in Urban Contexts – Chances and Challenges of Nature-based Solutions

By |2023-02-20T14:29:33+01:00December 15th 2022|

With more than half of the global population living in urban areas, cities need new solutions to tackle climate-related challenges. Erik van Eekelen, Matthijs Bouw, Reinder Brolsma and Harro Wieringa on the approach of Building with Nature.

COP27

Decarbonising Global Urban Transport: The COP27 Presidency Initiative LOTUS

By |2022-11-29T10:37:21+01:00November 29th 2022|

There is no panacea, no silver bullet: Only a holistic approach to technology and urban mobility will ensure sustainable transport for the sake of people and planet. Led by the Egyptian COP27 Presidency, the Low Carbon Transport for Urban Sustainability (LOTUS) initiative was launched. By Christopher Dekki

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