U.S. MAYORAL ROUNDTABLE #11 | U.S. Roundtable: Global Mayoral Spotlight – A Transatlantic Exchange on Urban Leadership
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What are the benefits of green spaces in our cities?
There is an increasing amount of information available certifying the negative impact of nature deprivation in our environment, while the benefits of having large green areas in urban spaces are varied. Below we outline some of these and what ideas could help to build greener and smarter cities.
Urban air mobility, amid a complex reality and startup fiction
Regulations, very high maintenance costs and other factors hinder the expansion of urban air mobility. We talk about all of it.
Youth associations: social cohesion begins in neighborhoods
International Youth Day will be held on August 12 and it returns on an extremely crucial point for cities: the active integration and participation of young people in social dynamics. Why is it so important?
Mastering mobility with non-exhaust emissions
Coined in 2016 by researcher and professor Carlos Moreno, the ‘15-minute city’ concept gained popularity (and infamy) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people around the world adapted to the necessity of working from home, awareness about the quality of residents’ immediate neighbourhoods came to the fore and debates about the development of liveable cities were robust.
Berlin citizens propose the largest car-free area in the world
The world’s largest car-free zone is being planned for Berlin’s Ringbahn (Germany). Find out all the details of this environmental friendly project.
Mastering mobility with child-friendly mobility planning
Coined in 2016 by researcher and professor Carlos Moreno, the ‘15-minute city’ concept gained popularity (and infamy) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people around the world adapted to the necessity of working from home, awareness about the quality of residents’ immediate neighbourhoods came to the fore and debates about the development of liveable cities were robust.
Cities are for people: towards a new conception of public spaces
Contemporary urban planning seeks a more inclusive approach towards cities, with room for new kinds of vehicles and a biggger focus on pedestrians
Mastering mobility: The untapped potential of urban waterways
Coined in 2016 by researcher and professor Carlos Moreno, the ‘15-minute city’ concept gained popularity (and infamy) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people around the world adapted to the necessity of working from home, awareness about the quality of residents’ immediate neighbourhoods came to the fore and debates about the development of liveable cities were robust.
Are air taxis the future of urban transport?
Are air taxis the future of public transport in our smart cities? In this post, we analyze the advantages and challenges of this type of urban transport.