Ten quotes to bring life back to cities

The city is the place we move, eat and encounter life. How can we bring life back to cities? These Continue reading →

Bicycle Cities: the gap between the plan and the reality

As previously discussed in other posts the bicycle has become a catalyst of urban transformation (1 – 2). However, many Continue reading →

Living and dreaming a new city with two wheels

Every year, more than 7 million people die due to air pollution, and more than 2.4 million are killed in Continue reading →

Moving in the City

Even though there is clear evidence from the academy and practice that cities need to promote sustainable transportation we still Continue reading →

“The Power of Broker”: Governing the City (1)

In today’s cities we see how governments struggle to create solutions and to implement large policies. Cities are more complex, diverse Continue reading →

Governing the city through graffiti

Graffiti can be used as a tool to diffuse ideas, challenges and memories in cities. It’s an expression of the Continue reading →

Fostering creative experiences in the city

Learning in the city has to go beyond schools and universities. Cities should built urban fabric and social interactions that make everyday Continue reading →

The bicycle uprising in cities 

Forty years ago, a group of citizens in Bogotá invaded the streets with bicycles. This citizen initiative was the beginning Continue reading →