Dar es Salaam’s bus rapid transit: Why it’s been a long, bumpy ride
Infrastructure projects are often subject to political aspirations. But when they are not realised as promised or their costs multiply…
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Cities worldwide aren’t adapting to climate change quickly enough
Climate change is magnifying threats such as flooding, wildfires, tropical storms and drought. In 2020 the US experienced a record-breaking…
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How Kisumu, Kenya’s lakeside city, is curbing the housing deficit
The majority of African cities are struggling with flooding, housing deficits and poor sewerage connectivity, all of which are caused…
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Same old funding model can’t keep South African cities going or serve residents
Local government, neglected under apartheid in South Africa, was elevated in the 1996 constitution so as to strengthen democracy and…
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How Covid-19 lockdowns and car-free days affected air pollution in Rwanda’s capital
Rising levels of vehicle traffic, industrial activity and urban sprawl are contributing to rising levels of air pollution across the…
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Heart health: Design cities differently and it can help us live longer
By 2050, it is projected that almost 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities, up from 55%…
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Reclaim the narrative: Sir David Adjaye
Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye discusses his varied portfolio and what new challenges lie on the horizon for Adjaye Associates…
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Resolving tensions between global development goals and local aspirations
The Sustainable Development Goals – a set of 17 globally agreed-upon targets for the year 2030 – are clearly listed…
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