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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...

Podcast

Tactical Urbanism: How Buddha Cleaned Up the Streets of Oakland

Karl Dickinson - September 28, 2026

Fed up with all the antisocial behaviour and fly tipping, Dan Stevenson placed a statue of Buddha in his street. Crime dropped more than 80%. Law enforcement can sometimes get a little… heavy handed. At...

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Unplanned Urbanism and the Feminist City: Sharee Hochman

Karl Dickinson - April 6, 2022

What makes a CityChanger? Young Leader Sharee Hochman proves that it’s not an academic background or a position in city administration, but personal qualities like compassion coupled with good ideas and a desire to...

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Reducing Car Dominance in Cities: How to Get Started

Lauren McAskie - February 16, 2021

You know your city has a problem with car use but don’t know where to begin trying to fix it? Look no further! Our How to Get Started guide tells you everything you need...

Cycling

Prioritising Cyclists and Pedestrians for a Safer, Stronger Recovery

External content - February 17, 2021

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 May 2020. We’re featuring...

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The Streets Are Alive In Ghent: It’s More Than Just Removing Traffic, It’s Bringing People Together

Lauren McAskie - February 22, 2021

In the last decade, Ghent has completely revived its urban landscape into a place for people to thrive. Through spatial planning, tactical urbanism, and improved cycling and walking infrastructure, this Belgian city has become...

Cycling

How to Achieve a Walking and Cycling Transformation in Your City

External content - March 8, 2021

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 March 2019....

Inclusive Cities

CityChanger Lior Steinberg: A Different Kind of Human

Karl Dickinson - January 10, 2022

Why are we obsessed with success and fearful of failure? Often, it’s the unexpected trials and tribulations that provide the most valuable learning opportunities. Lior Steinberg is a rarity: with so many irons in...

Young Leaders

Aleksandr Vlasov: Improving Soviet Cities with Comfort, Heritage & Design

Karl Dickinson - January 3, 2023

Does history affect our relationship with cities? According to Young Leader Aleksandr Vlasov, the Soviet era has left a modernist mark on social attitudes and the physical makeup of Russia’s urban spaces. Thankfully, up-and-coming...

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CityChanger Jason Roberts: A Coral Reef of Community

Tanja Polonyi - May 27, 2021

Every neighbourhood has the potential to become a wonderful place to live - a city block with vibrant streets, romantic lights, bookstores and cafés! In a lot of communities, this potential is simply too...

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