Editorials & Opinions

CityChangers are a bunch of independent thinkers who share a concern for the state of the world. The status quo doesn’t cut it anymore! We crave change – and CityChangers.org is our way of connecting the dots for a positive transition – and the people who do and can make that happen. But this is our ‘time out’ space, where we take a short break from all the research and inspirational stories to reflect on the issues that we’ve been contemplating personally. Here, the Urban Future team and guest writers share our meandering thoughts and invite you, the reader, to weigh in on some of the less fashionable topics and our sometimes challenging viewpoints. Go wild with your ideas in the comments – we’d love to hear your take on things.

What's on our mind...

A Conundrum of Common Courtesy: How Can Decency Deliver Better Cities?

In 2015, a London cyclist clashed with a pedestrian, knocking her unconscious and leaving her with scars and broken teeth. It sent the media into...

Colonial Urbanism: Polycrisis Guaranteed by Design

Cities across the Global South remain firmly in the grips of their colonisers’ “innovations”, hosting entrenched centuries-old systems and practices of abuse and exploitation...

Do the Right Thing: Who’s Responsible for Climate Action?

It’s not always easy being responsible. As the (delayed) train journey home from the Urban Future conference in Stuttgart entered its eleventh hour, a creeping...

Overpopulation Is No Laughing Matter

One of the rules of comedy, so I've been told, is to talk about what you know. That's why many stand-up routines over the past...

Climate What? Choose Your Words Carefully

In the realm of climate change and sustainability, how much do the words we use matter? A lot. As any linguist will tell you, language...

Sharing is Caring – So Why Do Pedestrians Lose the Fight for Space?

As a pedestrian, have you ever crossed the road and waved in appreciation to the driver who stopped to let you go, despite it...

Why Controversy Matters: An Intro to Our Editorials

CityChangers.org has introduced this series of editorials as a chance for our writing team and guests to air personal opinions on the problems, solutions,...