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Against Cartagena’s skyline, Colombia’s national flag waves in the wind. An early endorser of CHAMP, the country seeks to integrate local climate action priorities into national commitments. Photo: ...
A newly planned and constructed mixed-use transport corridor in Addis, Ababa, Ethopia – the Megenagna-Ayat Corridor – increases safety for non-motorized transport users and increases access to ...
In San Francisco, parks, squares and alleys transform into playgrounds on car-free days, fostering a sense of togetherness and belonging. Photo: Patrick Race As cities become more congested, traffic ...
To ensure that all countries are able to take the climate action needed, the political outcome of the Global Stocktake should highlight the gap in finance and investment needed by many developing ...
A new safe school zone in Mumbai was co-developed with students to support their needs, likes and aspirations for an improved experience as they go back to school. All photos by WRI India As education ...
A new WRI guide sets out planning and design guidelines to help cities implement bike lanes quickly, effectively and safely. Photo by Hillary Swift Take the example of Paris, France, where mobility ...
The city of Auckland has been a leading example of how the embrace of regenerative placemaking ideals can be leveraged and put into practice. Photo by chen kehan/Flickr This past year has been one of ...
Low-speed zones are a key solution for effective speed management, and for creating more accessible, livable urban spaces. Photo by WRI México/Flickr As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered urban ...
The most recent change on Avenida Séptima is the replacement of one lane of traffic for a bi-directional bikeway. Photo by Carlos F. Pardo Just before she took office in January 2020, Mayor Claudia ...
Oslo’s City Ring Road after multimodal safety improvements. Photo courtesy of City of Oslo, Norway In 2015, the City of Oslo, Norway, made a commitment after years of rising transportation injuries to ...
A walk in the park might seem like a small thing, but green spaces can play a huge role in building equitable cities. Photo by Gary Butterfield/Unsplash As coronavirus restrictions ease around the ...
In the United States, 80% of goods start or end in major cities, totaling roughly 14 billion tons annually. Photo by ablokhin/iStock This is part one of our series on urban freight and achieving a ...