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Up in Smoke: Consequences of an Unhealthy Habit

Jeanelle Gladwish - May 6, 2025

Inspired by an original post on LinkedIn, this article was written for CityChangers.org by Jeanelle Gladwish, founder of the first and only translation agency dedicated entirely to sustainability, sustainability translators. In it, she argues...

Car-Free

Barcelona’s Superblocks: Putting People at the Centre – Literally

Michele Castrezzati - March 28, 2023

A few weeks back, during an ECIU Challenge in Barcelona, I talked with the Office for Urban Ecology of Barcelona's municipality. They showed me the city's plan to win its war on cars. The plan is...

Car-Free

Superblocks – the Spanish Idea That Is Conquering European Cities

Tanja Polonyi - February 25, 2021

Giving the streets back to the people: The Spanish idea of creating city blocks where cars are only allowed as guests is spreading across Europe. But what’s the story behind the superblocks, and how...

Housing

How to Solve the Housing Affordability Crisis

Iris Fiebiger - September 13, 2021

The housing market is in crisis. Demand is increasing, rents are soaring, and even middle-income earners are struggling to afford to live in cities. What is the root of this housing affordability crisis, and...

Young Leaders

“Listen Before You Speak” – The Secret to Impactful Policymaking: Miquel Vidal-Bover

Karl Dickinson - April 20, 2022

What makes someone choose policymaking as a career path? In the case of polyglot Miquel Vidal-Bover, it comes from seeing a city’s pressing issues first-hand and knowing where his skills can be best applied. Young...

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