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Introducing the Urban Solutions Journalism Academy: Learn to Tell Better Stories About Cities

Cities are full of stories. Let’s learn how to tell them better - together ...

Happy City: Promoting Wellbeing in Urban Environments

Together with happiness expert Aliénor Salmon, I explore the recipe for a Happy City ...

For Your Calendar: Recommended Urban Planning Conferences 2025-2026

One of the best ways to learn about and share innovative urban solutions is attending conferences. Here's an overview of ...

London Design Biennale 2025: Designing Without a Designer

What if buildings grew like trees, cities flowed like rivers, and design knowledge came from the crowd? The Design Biennale ...

Summer in the City: Practical Cooling Solutions for Urban Planners

A toolkit for summer resilience: how cities can increase comfort and decrease heat with shade, water, shelter, and smart design ...

Contribute to the Urban Solutions Journal: Stories that Make Cities Better

Whether you are an urban planner, architect, designer, activist, researcher, or resident: if your story fits the criteria, this could ...