Topic: Urbanisation

3 Reasons Raahgiri has become India’s urban movement

Raahgiri Day is India’s first sustained car‐free event. It started as a small initiative and has since blossomed into a national movement. Now, it celebrates its fifth birthday. In too many cities today we see a...Read more

14-12-2018|Comment|author: Amit Bhatt and Sarika Panda

A park in Bangkok is helping prevent the city from sinking

The city of Bangkok is sinking one to two centimetres a year. Coastal erosion, rising sea leaves and rapid urbanisation have created the perfect storm. Landscape architect Kotchakorn Voraakhom has designed Chulalongkorn Centennial Park to help fortify...Read more

29-10-2018|Comment|author: Julia Zvobgo

African cities can raise more money for urban development

African cities will gain a billion new residents by 2050. But local authorities across the continent don’t have the resources, powers or skills set to meet the growing demand for housing and services. Africa’s rapid urbanisation is...Read more

26-10-2018|Comment|author: Sarah Colenbrander and Ian Palmer

The effects of urbanism on children’s mental health

Urban lifestyles are increasingly having an effect on the mental health of children living in cities, say child experts. Marie Miguel, a writer, and researcher is among those concerned about how a child’s city experiences can...Read more

30-04-2018|Comment|author: Marie Miguel