Green corridors helping cool Medellín
Medellín in Colombia was experiencing a severe urban heat island effect. Now, new green growth is bringing temperatures down dramatically.
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Sep 1, 2023
Depaving to cool and ease flooding in cities
Asphalt contributes to the urban heat island effect and makes places more prone to flooding. Planners are rethinking its place in cities.
Jul 14, 2023
Former supermarket becomes indoor skatepark
A disused Sainsbury’s supermarket in Portsmouth, England, has been transformed into an indoor skatepark.
May 6, 2023
Low-emission zones improving air quality
Low-emission zones in big cities such as London reduce air pollution, especially for poorer communities.
Apr 23, 2023
Designing better public spaces using desire paths
Redesigning Denmark’s busiest train station to make it safer for those on foot or bike took note of how people moved about in the snow.
Aug 3, 2022
Greening around Kenya's biggest landfills
From dumpsite to baby shower venue: green spaces are sprouting up within Nairobi’s many landfills.
Jul 27, 2022
Taking Pontevedra's car-free lead
The Spanish city of Pontevedra banned cars decades before most cities started to think about reclaiming streets for pedestrians.
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