Many cities across Latin America and the Caribbean share a common issue: the existence of central areas or downtowns that are run down or underutilized. In most cases city centers are bustling with activity during the day, but become ghost towns during the night. This phenomenon is especially common in emerging cities where the inadequate use of tangible and intangible urban … [Read more...] about Bridgetown 360: 5 ideas to revitalize the city
Designing Cities for the Youth
Español | English In a world that is increasingly interconnected, answers to everyday problems not only come from traditional mechanisms, but also come from a growing number of tools and grassroots associations with great transformative potential. Empowered by social media and knowledge-sharing systems, young men and women have become key agents for decision-making in … [Read more...] about Designing Cities for the Youth
5 benefits of 24-hour cities
English | Español https://vimeo.com/123040925 When we think about the night, the first things that come to mind are bars, restaurants, noise, alcohol, partying. However, the notion of the night has a much broader meaning. For many years, cities like London and Melbourne have studied human behavior during the night in order to design policies that help … [Read more...] about 5 benefits of 24-hour cities
24-Hour Cities? 5 Reasons to Promote the Night-Time Economy
Español | English A few months ago I wrote an article for this blog about the importance of designing night-time public policies for cities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Cities can increase their productivity by adopting measures that regulate and diversify the array of social and economic activities that take place during the night. The interest to regulate … [Read more...] about 24-Hour Cities? 5 Reasons to Promote the Night-Time Economy