Climate Adaptation

Can Shared Urban Spaces Become Our Shield Against the Climate Crisis?

By |2023-11-08T14:51:15+01:00October 31st 2023|

Rethinking the role of shared urban spaces is essential in tackling the impacts of climate change, says Maria Sitzoglou. Discover how cities worldwide are transforming existing urban areas to combat extreme weather and create resilient, inclusive communities.

Public Spaces and Integrated Planning

Making Active Mobility and Public Transport a Winning Combination in African Cities: Inspirations from My Trip to Bogota

By |2023-11-08T15:06:56+01:00September 12th 2023|

Following a visit to Bogota, Ulrich C. Tokam imparts invaluable insights for a transportation revolution in African cities.

Conflict and Reconstruction in Cities

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

By |2023-11-08T15:14:45+01:00August 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.

Just Transition

Collective Action for Flood Resilience: How Blue-Green Infrastructure Leads to New Solutions in Kampala

By |2024-01-05T12:49:38+01:00January 10th 2023|

Effective flood control can only be met with a holistic approach. Peter Mwambu and Simon Akena invite us to Kampala in Uganda and discuss lessons learned from integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure.

Nature-based Solutions

Mainstreaming Nature-Based Solutions Towards Urban Climate Resilience – A Green Infrastructure Master Plan for Udon Thani in Thailand

By |2024-01-05T12:50:22+01:00December 13th 2022|

Mainstreaming green infrastructure could serve as a pathway to strengthen urban resilience to climate change. Ignacio Ortinez and Guillermo Mendoza on new approaches using nature-based solutions.

Risk and Crisis Management

(Re)thinking Car-Free Urban Spaces: Kigali’s Imbuga City Walk

By |2024-01-04T16:33:01+01:00October 27th 2022|

We have adapted to living in cities surrounded by cars and asphalt. Josephine Malonza argues on the need to rethink city life and takes us on a stroll along the Imbuga City Walk in Kigali.

Urban Health

Enhancing Pedestrian Safety Through Effective Pedestrian-friendly Infrastructure in African Cities

By |2024-01-04T16:22:41+01:00September 8th 2022|

It is the responsibility of both the national and municipal governments to assure pedestrian safety, which is a fundamental human right. In this brief article, Louis Kusi Frimpong addresses the relationship between a lack of pedestrian infrastructure and health outcomes, as well as some pedestrian infrastructure required to enhance pedestrian safety on roads in Africa.

WOMEN IN CITIES

Gender-Sensitive Infrastructure Planning Means Better Cities for Everyone

By |2024-01-04T15:17:55+01:00March 3rd 2022|

The demand for infrastructure has recently gained prominence in the global political sphere. Felicity Kitchin, Giulia Maci and Arne Janssen on inclusive infrastructure for inclusive cities.

Can Cities Become Car-Free After the Covid19 Pandemic?

By |2024-01-04T13:36:15+01:00May 28th 2020|

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.

A New and Better Normal for Urban Mobility in Indonesia

By |2024-01-04T13:37:35+01:00May 20th 2020|

Indonesia is not spared from the COVID-19 global pandemic. For urban mobility planners, however, this unfortunate pandemic presents a unique opportunity to reflect on our public transport efficiency and resiliency strategies and shape a new and better normal.

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