How are informal settlements staying cool in extreme heat?
Cities in India and Kenya have rolled out effective strategies with results.
Public toilets: Essential amenities that should be practical & attractive
In this guest post, Karl Dickinson from CityChangers.org writes about the winning strategy of MidCoast Council in Australia for providing free, accessible, and inclusive public toilets with many lessons for our cities:
Humanity at the core of the housing agenda: Reporting from the World Urban Forum in Baku
My experience in Azerbaijan’s capital city and a list of examples for better housing in cities from WUF13.
From blog to journalism: a decade of urban stories
Ten years of Parcitypatory
Making the most of the World Urban Forum: Tips for journalists
It is almost time for the biggest conference for urban planners, the World Urban Forum (WUF). Hosted by UN-Habitat, this event will bring together around 20,000 planners and urbanists under the title “Housing the World: Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities”. Baku in Azerbaijan will host the event from 17-22 May 2026.
