SPOTLIGHT ON: LIVEABLE CITES
Engineering the Perfectly Pedestrian City
Shyam Khandekar explains how cities can be built with humans as the focus of attention.
Urban Mobility
SPOTLIGHT ON: URBAN LABS AND INNOVATION
Building A Home For Bicycles In Langa
The bicycle hub in Cape Town's township of Langa started as a small community initiative that delivered medicine to bedridden people in the neighbourhood. Within just two years, it developed into a local enterprise that shapes mobility patterns in Langa. Founder Mzikhona Mgedle shares a story of success.
SPOTLIGHT ON: URBAN LABS AND INNOVATION
Last Mile Deliveries: How Far Can We Go?
The COVID-19 pandemic and its lockdowns have put immense pressure on global logistics: movement came to a halt while demand for goods remained the same. How can this demand be met in cities without causing a traffic nightmare – especially thinking about last mile deliveries? Payal Pandya shares some ideas from Dublin, Ireland.
Mexico City: Towards a Human Rights-Based Approach to Human Mobility
A progressive legal framework and a human rights-based approach to human mobility – exclusive insights from the Mexican capital. By Nancy Pérez García of the Mexico City Human Rights Commission.
Cities Of The Future – More Than Just Flying Cars
Christopher Dekki outlines why inclusivity should be at the centre of future urban planning.
The Future is Public Transport
To achieve the economic, social and environmental benefits of mass public transport, we need long-term sustainable public investment in systems which are accountable to citizens and workers. Social and climate justice must drive the Covid-19 recovery and guarantee that the future is public transport, argues Alana Dave.
Jordan Needs More Innovative Solutions for its Transport Woes
How do women get to work when there is no public transport they can safely use? Much too often, they simply do not. Sahar Aloul on what needs to change in Jordan's transport policies.
How the Lack of Public Transport is Keeping Women in Jordan at Home
How do women get to work when there is no public transport they can safely use? Much too often, they simply do not. Sahar Aloul on what needs to change in Jordan's transport policies.
Realising Inclusive Cities by Rethinking Urban Mobility
Inclusion has always been a conscious policy choice. Christopher Dekki reveals how cities around the world are increasingly prioritising the mobility needs of a select few rather than providing safe and accessible spaces for all.
Citizen Participation for Urban Transport Planning
Meelan Thondoo showcases how citizen participation in cities of low-and-middle income countries can contribute to sustainable urban transport policies and better urban living.
Bringing About Sustainable Change: The EcoLogistics Principles
Urban freight has to become more sustainable. ICLEI's EcoLogistics Community has developed eight principles to guide this process.
Combatting COVID-19, Cars, And Climate Change Through Innovations in Urban Mobility
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cities saw that another urban transport is possible – can they make it last? Chris Dekki on the resilient and innovative nature of urban settlements.
Equitable Public Spaces in Latin America: A How-To
Public spaces and public life in South American cities are dominated by car-oriented planning. Organisations like Chile-based Ciudad Emergente aim to change this through tactical urbanism.
Can Cities Become Car-Free After the Covid19 Pandemic?
In the course of the COVID19 pandemic, many cities are rethinking their transport systems. Mark Nieuwenhuijsen outlines challenges and solutions and argues that this is the time to boost the concept of a car-free city.
Encouraging Greater Walking and Cycling in Tshwane
Tshwane, South Africa, wants to encourage walking and cycling among its residents. Michael Kihato from C40 Cities Finance Facility outlines challenges and solutions in one of the country's three capitals.