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Urban planning for today: the world’s most pedestrian-friendly cities

Author | Lucía Burbano Cities that prioritize walking for residents and visitors are those that embrace social and environmentally sustainable urban planning, as these urban models promote healthy routines, social interaction, and a reduction in motor vehicle emissions. Every year, various rankings are published highlighting the cities that best implement models promoting walkability in their […]

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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.

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Zurich stuns with its innovative bike tunnel

Author | Elvira Esparza Zurich has opened an urban tunnel to provide cyclists with safe passage and easy access to the city’s main train station. The goal of the project is to promote cycling as a primary mode of transportation over cars and to boost sustainable mobility. Zurich’s Stadttunnel, which runs beneath the Hauptbahnhof, is […]

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Tourists on board: navigating the impacts of tourism on public transport systems

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Päivi Raivio, a Helsinki-based urban designer and placemaker recognized for her innovative work on people-centered public spaces. With a background in creative urban interventions and community engagement, Raivio’s projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can make cities more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming for every season.

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What are stroads, and why do they pose a growing challenge for urbanists?

Author | Elvira Esparza A stroad is the term used to describe a hybrid of a street and a road, combining elements of both. This combination creates challenges that urbanists and planners are working to solve. The term ‘stroad’ was coined in the United States a decade ago by Charles Marohn, an engineer specializing in […]

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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.

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Ride with pride: creating safe public transport systems for LGBTQ+ riders

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Päivi Raivio, a Helsinki-based urban designer and placemaker recognized for her innovative work on people-centered public spaces. With a background in creative urban interventions and community engagement, Raivio’s projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can make cities more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming for every season.

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Woven City: when car manufacturers design smart cities

Spearheaded by Toyota, Woven City will be a new city in Japan pioneering new ideas and concepts in one of the world's most densely populated countries.

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Milton Keynes is testing driverless buses as part of its efforts to enhance urban mobility

Author | Raquel C. Pico One of the main challenges cities worldwide must address is the optimization of urban mobility. Modern transportation must respond to the growing demands of citizen mobility, the increasing urban population, and sustainability goals that call for green and clean transport solutions. The real challenge lies in how to achieve this. […]

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Walking the walk: Central and Eastern European cities leading the way in active mobility

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Päivi Raivio, a Helsinki-based urban designer and placemaker recognized for her innovative work on people-centered public spaces. With a background in creative urban interventions and community engagement, Raivio’s projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can make cities more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming for every season.

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The Sounds –or Noises– of Cities: Can Electric Mobility Make a City More Inclusive?

This is a guest post by Lucía Bellocchio, founder and executive director of Trend Smart Cities. Lucía has extensive experience working on urban innovation, and has written in leading media outlets in South America like La Nación, El Observador, Clarín or TN. A few weeks ago, while browsing a bookstore, I came across a children’s […]

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How Cities Are Placing People at the Center of Urban Mobility Transformations

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Päivi Raivio, a Helsinki-based urban designer and placemaker recognized for her innovative work on people-centered public spaces. With a background in creative urban interventions and community engagement, Raivio’s projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can make cities more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming for every season.

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