English | Español This article was originally posted in the CIVIS series by the Cities Alliance (No.7 – 2014) We inhabit a world where an increasing number of people live in cities, all of which are becoming intricately connected to a global system of cities. Modern cities are part of a new economic geography which makes them increasingly dependent on fast communications, … [Read more...] about The Systems of Secondary Cities: The neglected drivers of urbanizing economies
Emerging Cities Universe in Latin America
English | Español Today, 8 out of 10 people in Latin America and the Caribbean live in a city; this is a figure that has become very popular due to its relevance for urban policies. But, how many of them live in mega-cities, intermediate cities or small cities with less than 100 thousand inhabitants? João Pessoa (Brazil) has less than 1 million inhabitants To answer this … [Read more...] about Emerging Cities Universe in Latin America
Pleasant Pedaling: Two bike innovations that make for an easier, safer ride
English | Español On workdays, when the traffic is so clogged that cars get stuck in the intersection for multiple light changes, you probably wish you’d taken your bike. However, riding a bike can be a daunting challenge in a city with limited bike lanes. Plus, who wants to bike uphill to the office on a hot day? Those kinds of scenarios are exacerbated in Latin America … [Read more...] about Pleasant Pedaling: Two bike innovations that make for an easier, safer ride
Santiago de los Caballeros: Let’s return to the center!
English | Español The Dominican Republic… Has it all! is the official tourism slogan. As Europeans, what we immediately think about when it comes to the Dominican Republic are white beaches, palm trees, coconut rum and resort tourism. Last September—escaping the European winter—I arrived in a plane full of tourists from Vienna to the caribbean island. When I reached my … [Read more...] about Santiago de los Caballeros: Let’s return to the center!
What do We Mean by Sustainable Infrastructure?
Español | English Have you ever seen a building in your hometown that was never finished due to insufficient money? Have you suffered power outages due to hurricanes or flooding? Are there communities in your country fighting against infrastructure developments in their towns? These are only a few examples of the problems that can arise when infrastructure is built … [Read more...] about What do We Mean by Sustainable Infrastructure?