The Urban Solutions Journal publishes innovative solutions from cities all over the world for urban planners, architects, governments, and anyone interested in more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities – from participatory budgeting and street art projects in Latin America to car-free neighbourhoods in Europe.  

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Edited by Laura Puttkamer, journalist with ten years experience reporting on how to create better cities – always focused on bringing nature into human-centric spaces 

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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 ...

Seeing It Through Their Eyes: Sparking Public Interest in Urban Planning

Urban planner and communicator Lisa Vlasak shares how empathy, clarity, and creativity can make planning processes more inclusive - and ...