Urban Solutions Journal

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.

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!