Español | English Sharon Christie has been a member of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) since 2010. In 2012, she took up the position of the Chair of the Revitalisation of Bridgetown Initiative (TRBI), a public-private partnership that aims to transform Bridetown into a 24-hour hub of social and commercial activity. There she oversees the Bridgetown Alive … [Read more...] about Emerging Personalities An interview with Sharon Christie
Energy Efficiency: 3 Ways LAC Cities can reach 2030 Goals
Español | English By 2030, the International Energy Agency projects that Latin America and the Caribbean will experience a 50-54% growth in energy consumption. Such consumption growth has the potential to put extreme stress on cities. In order to meet the energy needs of the region, governments will have to coordinate and invest in policies that support energy efficiency. … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency: 3 Ways LAC Cities can reach 2030 Goals
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
Which is the role of cities in the 21st century?
Español | English Brian Roberts is an Emeritus Professor of urban management at the University of Canberra, Australia and an urban management specialist with the company Planning Education Consulting Services. He has worked as consultant for ADB AusAID, DFID, UNDP, UNCHS, and World Bank and several leading international consultant firms in Asia, Africa and Latin … [Read more...] about Which is the role of cities in the 21st century?
Low-Income Housing is Hot
by Ophélie Chevalier The Pritzker Prize is architecture’s most prestigious award. The 2014 winner was Shigeru Ban. In announcing this year’s laureate, Tom Pritzker said, “Shigeru Ban's commitment to humanitarian causes through his disaster relief work is an example for all. Innovation is not limited by building type, and compassion is not limited by budget. Shigeru has … [Read more...] about Low-Income Housing is Hot