Conflict and Reconstruction in Cities

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

By |2023-11-08T15:14:02+01:00August 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.

Inequality in Cities

Women’s Collective Power: Driving Responsible Urban Development

By |2023-11-08T15:21:00+01:00August 1st 2023|

India is rapidly urbanising. However, the disparities that affect the poor and marginalised are glaring. Bijal and Chirayu Brahmbhatt discuss aspects of addressing these inequalities through women-led approaches towards a better future for all.

Cities built4climate

A School with a Soul: Eco-Friendly and Community-Driven Building in Cape Town

By |2024-01-04T16:32:15+01:00November 3rd 2022|

Sustainable building approaches are not only more environmentally friendly than conventional building methods – but they may also teach people how to avoid waste. Peter McIntosh, the founder of the Natural Building Collective, highlights the advantages through the example of Ulwazi Educare in Cape Town.

Young Voices

The (Urban) Relevance of Community-Making

By |2024-01-04T16:24:58+01:00August 25th 2022|

The approach of the Fundación Hogares understands the relevance of strengthening social cohesion in neighbourhoods to respond to city-scale challenges. José Roberto shares some valuable insights into how community organisations are shaping their surroundings in infrastructure as well as in inclusiveness.

LIVEABLE CITIES

“It Is Ok To Not Be Ok” – How A Mental Health Programme Changes A Community

By |2024-01-04T16:20:01+01:00May 19th 2022|

The Friendship Bench is a community-based mental health counselling programme in Zimbabwe. Dr Ruth Verhey reflects on the contributions of such programmes to liveable communities for all.

Global Citizenship Education – A Local Topic?

By |2024-01-04T15:38:06+01:00January 20th 2022|

Teaching and learning global citizenship may be a powerful answer to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. But how can cities approach this in their policies? Michelle Diederichs and Werner Wintersteiner on the potential of ‘local’ Global Citizenship Education.

To Advance Access to Education, Communities Need to Focus on Financial Equity and Literacy

By |2024-01-04T15:10:44+01:00November 25th 2021|

How to improve access to education in small municipalities? Scott Frank and Ronald Kibirige from the InteRoots Initiative present a community-led example from Kasasa, Uganda.

Urban Development in Mumbai and its Effect on Coastal Communities

By |2024-01-04T13:45:15+01:00September 8th 2020|

Coastal regions have always had significant historical and socio-political value, making them the target of ambitious urban development plans. Amit Devale zooms in on the situation of Mumbai’s indigenous coastal tribes and their relationship with the city – and how local government plans affect their lives.

More Inclusive Cities for a Better Urban Future: Participatory Planning in Indonesia

By |2024-01-04T13:47:05+01:00August 20th 2020|

Participatory budgeting in Indonesia is not new, but policy makers still rarely consult with citizens on large-scale urban projects – even though it leads to better and more sustainable results. John Taylor and Ahmad Rifai make a strong case for embracing people-based budgets.

City-Wide Mapping for Disaster Management

By |2024-01-04T13:47:43+01:00August 13th 2020|

Indonesia is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. But can maps help in coping with natural disasters? Harry Mahardhika Machmud from Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team Indonesia shows why spatial data is key for disaster management, and how it can be tailored to the needs of local communities.

Addressing Climate Change Vulnerability of Coastal Cities Through Mangrove Forests

By |2024-01-04T13:24:01+01:00March 12th 2020|

Around the world, coastal cities are threatened by storms, rising sea levels, and other climate change related hazards. With conventional approaches often both costly and ineffective, nature-based solutions are offering valuable alternatives. One example are the community-based methods developed by the NGO Mangrove Action Project.

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