Building Sustainable Communities

How a neighborhood in Izmir learned to hold back the water – CityTalk

In one Izmir neighborhood, it does not take a major flood to ruin a shop or damage a home. It also does not...

Ownership, access, capacity, and intentionality in Philadelphia – The Nature of Cities

By expanding how we think about garden security, from ownership to access, capacity, and intentionality, we arrive at a more grounded understanding of...

Traffic-calming schemes are controversial – here’s why some succeed while others fail

In January 2025, a traffic-calming gate was installed by the local council in the Portswood area of Southampton on...

The Experience of Urban Nature in a Time of AI – The Nature of Cities

I realize I need to carve out some time to spend in urban parks and greenspace. Not to hit some personal record on...

How cities use mapping to drive fairer decisions – CityTalk

This blog was written by Rebecca Wessinghage and edited by Matteo Bizzotto, ICLEI World Secretariat. Where people live often determines the opportunities and risks...

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