Visualising urban futures
A German artist creates beautiful visions of a green, sustainable Nuremberg to imagine a better future.
How to create safer cities for all genders at nighttime
If the design of urban spaces does not make us feel safe, it limits how we move around, engage with, and enjoy the city. This impacts women disproportionately, and even spaces that seem welcoming in daylight can feel menacing after dark. We investigate the link between urban design and feelings of vulnerability and learn how cities plan street capital that makes everyone comfortable at any time of day.
The next Urban Solutions Journalism Academy
Mark Friday, the 30th of January, in your calendars for the next collaborative workshop!
How community saunas are becoming a new third space in cities
Once a Scandinavian staple, community saunas are now appearing across the UK – and they’re redefining how we socialise.
Behind the story: Rewilding beavers in London
Today, I thought I’d show you how my article for Bluedot magazine, “Beavers are back in London”, came to be. I often get questions about the process – let me know if this is helpful!
