Albert Einstein said: “the true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly advances, it holds significant potential to revolutionize the housing and urban development (HUD) sector in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). However, an important question arises: Are we intelligent enough to take full advantage of the … [Read more...] about The Promise and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean’s Urban Development
Alejandro López Lamia
Alejandro López-Lamia trabaja como staff en el BID desde hace más de 20 años. Actualmente es Especialista Principal en la División de Desarrollo Urbano y Vivienda (HUD), Departamento de Cambio Climático y Desarrollo Sostenible (CSD). Ha desempeñado diferentes funciones en las áreas operativas y estratégicas del Banco en Estados Unidos, Honduras, Ecuador y Bolivia. Actualmente se desempeña como Coordinador de la Cartera de HUD en la sede del BID en Washington DC. Antes del Banco, se desempeñó como docente e investigador en Argentina. La mayor parte de sus estudios académicos los realizó en Japón, con una beca del Ministerio de Educación (Monbusho). Tiene una maestría y un doctorado. en Relaciones Internacionales y Políticas Públicas de Desarrollo de la Universidad de Sophia, en Tokio.
Housing as Home: The Less Explored Side of Urban Development
As the saying goes, "Home is where the heart is.” In all cultures and throughout history, human beings have sought a home of their own, regardless of available resources and hardships. Researchers have found one of the oldest vestiges dating back to the Neolithic period in a Turkish city of 9,000 years old. The evolutionary process has turned us into skilled builders, … [Read more...] about Housing as Home: The Less Explored Side of Urban Development
Reasons to celebrate World Urbanism Day
Although it is not one of the most popular events at the international level, World Urbanism Day (also known as World Town Planning Day) has great significance. Every November 8, the United Nations commemorates this day thanks to the initiative of the then Professor Carlos Maria Della Paolera, from the University of Buenos Aires, in 1949. This event became the starting point to … [Read more...] about Reasons to celebrate World Urbanism Day
Earth Day 2022: a sea of plastics, an ocean of tears
For another year, we will commemorate Earth Day on April 22. The national and international media will be busy publishing thousands of articles to remind us that this planet is our home. The main message will be: "If we don't take action soon, life as we know it will disappear." For many, this is an exaggeration. For others, it becomes a feeling of profound sadness since we … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2022: a sea of plastics, an ocean of tears
Matera: The world’s oldest eco-sustainable and smart city
Is it possible for one of the oldest cities to be considered the first eco-sustainable and smart city on the planet? At first, it seemed like a presumptuous idea. However, after watching the video by Andrea Moccia, science communicator and founder of one of my favorite websites, my questions fade away. I found it so interesting that I decided to adapt it for our blog to explore … [Read more...] about Matera: The world’s oldest eco-sustainable and smart city