This post is also available in portuguese in Ideação. The Historic Center of São Luís is one of the most emblematic cultural heritages of Brazil. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage, its cobblestone streets, winding and narrow, are a hallmark of colonial urbanism that has spanned the centuries, maintaining the charm and memory of a past full of stories. The … [Read more...] about São Luís: Pioneering Interventions Transform The Historic Center Into An Inclusive And Accessible Space
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Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation
Blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows, play a crucial role in the provision of vital ecosystem goods and services including the capture and storage of carbon, protection against coastal erosion and the provision of essential habitat for various species of plants and animals and livelihoods for coastal communities. With the support from … [Read more...] about Unlocking the Power of Blue Carbon in Urban Areas: Protecting Mangroves and Financing Their Conservation
Recycling, Composting, and Air Quality: What’s Happening in Our Cities?
Cities in Latin America and the Caribbean are grappling with severe pollution problems due to inadequate waste management and poor air quality. In 2021, the region generated 230 million tons of municipal solid waste, half of which was not properly managed, leading to uncontrolled landfills and methane emissions (Alarcón, et al., 2023). Air quality is particularly alarming in … [Read more...] about Recycling, Composting, and Air Quality: What’s Happening in Our Cities?
How to Optimize Subsidies for the Development of Sustainable Housing Solutions?
Housing subsidies are financial aids provided by governments or private institutions to make housing more accessible to low-income individuals and families. These subsidies can include housing vouchers, direct rental subsidies, mortgage interest tax deductions, and funds for the development of affordable housing, thereby reducing costs and facilitating access to a decent … [Read more...] about How to Optimize Subsidies for the Development of Sustainable Housing Solutions?
Strategies to Promote Social Housing in Latin American and Caribbean Cities
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face a significant challenge in addressing social exclusion in urban environments. It is estimated that at least 105 million people in LAC currently live in informal settlements (World Bank, 2020), where one-third of households belong to the lowest income quintile. These neighborhoods are characterized by a lack of basic services and … [Read more...] about Strategies to Promote Social Housing in Latin American and Caribbean Cities