This article was originally published in Ideação - Inovação em Gestão Pública. Urbanizing communities in high-risk areas is one of the greatest challenges for cities, especially when it involves vulnerable populations and critical geological conditions. In the case of Niterói, the Urban Development and Social Inclusion Program (PRODUIS), a partnership between the City Hall … [Read more...] about How Inclusive Urbanism Transformed Risk Areas into Safe Spaces for Children in Niterói’s Favelas
Urban Waste Management for Cleaner Cities: Towards a Circular Economy in LAC
Urban waste management in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is a critical challenge for sustainable development. As populations and consumption continue to rise, so does the volume of solid waste, leading to environmental and social issues that directly affect cities. Managing solid waste is not only a logistical challenge but also a key strategy in combating climate … [Read more...] about Urban Waste Management for Cleaner Cities: Towards a Circular Economy in LAC
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 overcome slum upgrading bottlenecks?
Over the last decades, many of the people who moved to cities in pursuit of a better life ended up living in informal settlements or slums with inadequate living standards. Urban growth has happened very rapidly in developing countries, and both the government and the private sector have struggled to respond to this huge increase in housing demand. Without affordable units, … [Read more...] about How to overcome slum upgrading bottlenecks?
Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Urban Development
The link between gastronomy and urban development is fascinating, especially when culinary districts drive new urban trends and renewed socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental processes. Thus, gastronomy becomes more than a means of survival. It turns into the art of good eating and living. It is a common thread that weaves stories and identities, creating a colorful … [Read more...] about Gastronomy as a Catalyst for Urban Development