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Lessons From Amsterdam’s Agenda – Taking “Car-Lite” to the Next Level

Lauren McAskie - January 18, 2021

In 2018, the city government of Amsterdam formulated the "Amsterdam Agenda Autoluw" which aims to push the city towards a "car-lite" vision, increasing city space for pedestrians and cyclists. But how have they taken what...

Car-Free

Pontevedra: The Little Utopian City That Drove Out Cars – and How They Made It Happen

Lauren McAskie - February 4, 2021

The city of Pontevedra in the Northwest of Spain is recognised for its well-preserved old medieval town and beautiful cobbled streets. Yet the city has also gained world-wide attention for something entirely different –...

Construction

CityChanger Eugen Antalovsky: Participation, Inclusion, and Urban Development in Vienna

Abbie Harby - August 23, 2021

With an interest in architecture, cities, mobility, and society, it seemed like a natural step for Eugen Antalovsky to specialise in urban development, and for the last three and a half decades he’s been...

Cycling

Bike Lanes Over Red Carpets: CityChanger Klaus Bondam on Quitting Acting For Politics

Tanja Polonyi - February 15, 2021

Growing up in an established cycling culture, Klaus Bondam never thought of cycling as something political - that is until he got elected to Copenhagen’s City Council. We sat down with him to hear...

Cycling

“Even Good Things Can Be Improved” – Evaluating Cycling In Your City

Tanja Polonyi - February 22, 2021

Does your city have cycling policies in place? If so, how effective are they really? Created in 1999, the EU-funded BYPAD-project has helped to evaluate cycling policies in almost 250 towns, cities, and regions...

Walking

Keeping Distance With Footpath Existence! How Dublin Used The Covid Pandemic to Boost Walkability

Tanja Polonyi - April 27, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we move. It has highlighted the need to reallocate space and take a new perspective on city planning. Early in 2020, Dublin set a plan in...

Construction

Sustainable Schools – Education Fit for the Environment

Tanja Polonyi - June 25, 2021

With the climate crisis growing, teaching children about sustainability should be an obvious addition to their education. However, there are big discrepancies in countries’ curriculums and the resources given to teachers. In this article,...

Green Buildings

Multifunctional Roofs & How to Implement Them in Your City

Metka Novak - September 2, 2021

You’ve heard of green roofs and the value they add to the overall city climate, appearance, and well-being. But what then is a multifunctional roof? And why does it matter which one you choose? In...

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