Gondolas+cable cars+telesféricos

Image above: Medellín’ s Cable in the Comunas 1 and 2; source: Albeiro Lopera I wanted to share an article by Continue reading →

Gary Smith: Capturing the Life of Human Streets

I encountered the photographic work of Gary Smith Some years ago through our mutual interest in Favela Rocinha. Since then 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 →

La aventura del Concurso como método de construcción

Luego de haber participado como parte de equipos de proyectos avocados a concursos y conocer de cerca “Maratonistas” que participan 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 →

Rethinking Social Institutions

Rethinking Social Institutions – Scales of Participation “In a city the street must be supreme. It is the first institution of Continue reading →

Radical Cities / Radical Changes

Radical Cities / Radical Changes I just finished reading Justin McGuirk’s book Radical Cities. In it, the author describes some 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 →