Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees hopes for an equitable city that can ‘live with difference’
He's pursuing a number of projects to combat poverty and improve the city's sustainability.
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After Sidewalk Labs, the ‘techlash’ movement turns its eyes to contact-tracing apps
What about technology in cities are we not getting a chance to imagine by letting private companies do it…
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How cities are seizing the moment to focus on climate and equity
A C40 Cities report encourages mayors to prioritise equity and sustainability as they address residents’ needs during the pandemic.
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To beat rising temperatures, Vienna launches a network of ‘Cool Streets’
Plus a €1 million cooling park.
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What it’s been like living in one of the few places that never locked down
As an American expat living in Stockholm, I was initially angry at Sweden’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some…
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Want to make public transport feel safe in a pandemic? Paris shows the way
Passengers can find some comfort in seeing that cleanliness and public health guidance are taken seriously.
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Cargo bikes can play a key role in designing car-free streets
They really can compete against delivery vans and trucks in urban settings, especially when pollution and congestion charges factor…
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Business is booming for Kenya’s boda-boda operators
Boda-boda drivers use their knowledge of the terrain to make trips that would otherwise be impossible during the coronavirus…
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In a coronavirus lockdown, Brussels sees a chance to rethink its reliance on cars
One of Europe's most car-dependent capital cities is speeding up its timeline for change.
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