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CityChanger Miriam Staley: Presenting Masterclass

Karl Dickinson - October 17, 2022 0

CityChangers have the know-how, stress-tested projects, and innovative policy ideas worth shouting about, but it takes more than being an expert to influence our peers. Captivating presentations take practice – and it’s a different...

Housing

CityChanger Alice Haugh: A Just Transition Towards Decarbonisation

Karl Dickinson - September 5, 2022 0

What does a city of the future look like? For Alice Haugh, it is a regenerative and inclusive built environment that supports wellbeing and equality. In her work with the global philanthropic institution, Laudes...

Car-Free

CityChanger Seble Samuel: Open Streets, Women on Bikes and the Power of Art in Addis Ababa

Tanja Polonyi - April 20, 2021 0

When more than half of the population doesn’t own private vehicles, but the city still has no significant cycling infrastructure, change is overdue. We talked with CityChanger and Young Leader Seble Samuel, co-founder of...

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A Contributor’s Guide to CityChangers.org

Cornelia Forsthuber - January 28, 2021 0

Ready to hit the keys and share your story? Believe us, we’re just as excited as you are! Here’s a little guide on how to structure your knowledge and the story you’re telling, to...

Water

CityChanger Panchali Saikia: Guardian of Urban Water Governance

Karl Dickinson - February 16, 2023 0

Water democracy has implications for health, safety, and life opportunities. Nowhere is this more apparent than among the large informal settlements in Indian cities. This is where the work of Panchali Saikia makes a...

Walking

CityChanger Kalpana Viswanath: Technology for Safety – How an App Is Giving Women a Sense of Security

Tanja Polonyi - April 14, 2021 0

There is one thing women all over the world have in common – fear. Fear of harassment and violence as soon as they enter public spaces. How to conquer this global issue? CityChanger Kalpana...

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CityChangers.org: An Introduction

Cornelia Forsthuber - January 26, 2021 1

A place to get inspired, learn, share ideas and knowledge, and connect with the world's most inspiring urban voices: This is what we want CityChangers.org to be for you. Welcome to your new online...

Skill

Participation for Innovation – Why We Need To Talk More About Participatory Cities

Tanja Polonyi - April 20, 2021 0

When talking about bringing change to cities, many governments and private organisations tend to hold on to traditional ways of creating policies and engagement. But many researchers are looking into new, innovative ways of...

External Content

Better Together: How Cities Can Collaborate for Faster, More Effective Climate Action

External Content - March 8, 2021 0

This article was written by and for the C40 Knowledge Hub, which delivers cutting-edge insights and practical resources from leading climate cities for others working in city government. It was originally published here in September 2020. We’re featuring...

External Content

How to Make Public Spaces Inclusive for an Ageing Society

Ignacio Foyatier - June 18, 2021 0

How does the design of public spaces influence mental health? Could urban design reduce isolation and loneliness and increase accessibility and mobility? “Rosario is also its older adults”, a pilot project in Rosario, Sante...

Skill

How to Make Your Project Inclusive

Tanja Polonyi - March 3, 2021 0

If change in your city is exclusive, it’s simply not good enough. Change needs to be beneficial for every single citizen in your city. As this is a complex issue and certain perspectives are...

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CityChanger Sepp Eisenriegler: Eliminating Planned Obsolescence

Karl Dickinson - November 28, 2022 0

Spend less and save the environment: these are the benefits of repairing durable household electrical appliances over buying cheap replacements every few years. The fact we even can give products a second lease of...

Car-Free

The Case for Car-Free – Why Should We Care About Our Car-Dependency?

Tanja Polonyi - March 23, 2021 0

Cars have been part of our cities and our lives for decades now. They’re comfortable, they can take us almost everywhere, they suit our lifestyle, and they are advertised to become more and more...

Cycling

CityChanger Heinrich Strößenreuther: Founder of Climate & Cycling Referendums

Karl Dickinson - October 10, 2022 0

If we seriously intend to limit global warming, we need more people like Heinrich Strößenreuther. This cycling and climate activist and serial NGO founder specialises in street-level change, and he’s using the political system...

Housing

The Challenge of Creating Housing for Vulnerable Groups

Iris Fiebiger - September 28, 2021 0

If you want to create housing for vulnerable groups, you have to factor in quite a few aspects: you need to provide permanent housing that comes with plenty of (optional) services; and you also...

Housing

How to Create Housing for Vulnerable Groups

Iris Fiebiger - September 24, 2021 0

We need to provide housing for everyone in our cities, including the most vulnerable groups. Doing so encourages social cohesion, promotes wellbeing, and ultimately makes our cities better places. The question is: how can...

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CityChanger Fabian Dattner: Lessons for Equitable Leadership

Karl Dickinson - October 3, 2022 0

As in business, real success in sustainable city transformations largely hinges on sound and equitable leadership. This requires elevating more women to positions of influence. Social entrepreneur Fabian Dattner is a die-hard advocate and...

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Jacob Hartmann – Getting Citizens to Do the Job | CityChangers in Conversation

Metka Novak - February 23, 2022 0

Jacob Hartmann, Senior Advisor at Sharing Copenhagen, talks about getting started, building trust, and getting the youth on board.

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