A Covid World – thoughts on city making and public space

Image above: Empty lots are converted into a park!; Ella Fitzgerald Park, Detroit ; source: Metropolis Magazine Though the vaccines Continue reading →

COVID and the city: Resilience, a system-based approach

Caption image above: Domino Park Brooklyn; source: Internet This pandemic has impacted all of us and our cities, underlining our Continue reading →

Cities, sounds and covid

How Coronavirus Has Changed The Sounds of Our CitiesThe coronavirus outbreak and city shutdowns have changed the soundscapes of our Continue reading →

COVID AND THE FUTURE OF CITIES

CAPTION IMAGE ABOVE:  Aerial photograph of a housing estate in Hong Kong. Photograph: Dale de la Rey/AFP via Getty Images Continue reading →

SOCIAL HOUSING/ MEXICO (article)

Caption image above: Unidad Independencia post-earthquake housing, Mexico; source: Architectural Review For this post, I wanted to share this article Continue reading →

Welcome new writers!

Dear FAVELissues readers, After a competitive application process, we are excited to welcome 4 new writers on board! Here is a quick Continue reading →

A la Orilla [working title] – a short film

A narrative short film about a young teenage girl from northern Argentina adapting to life in a large informal settlement Continue reading →

Do MORE with LESS, a documentary

Hello again FAVELissues readers! We have been busy reviewing applications and selecting some new regular writers for the blog. We Continue reading →