English | Español Photo by Payton Chung A year ago, I claimed in this blog that local action can help create the diversity of approaches that we need to overcome the challenges of a changing climate. So it is about time now to provide some evidence for how such innovation can thrive in cities.[1] While there might be many examples for transformational … [Read more...] about Citizens can make a difference
A Sustainable Mobility Plan for Northern Haiti
Follow Patricio Zambrano-Barragán on twitter Español | English This entry is part of an ongoing series about ESCI’s work in Northern Haiti. New development projects, such as the Caracol Industrial Park (PIC), have sprung up throughout the region, promising opportunities for economic growth and rapid urban development. In this context, the challenge for Haitian planners … [Read more...] about A Sustainable Mobility Plan for Northern Haiti
Urban Transport and Cycling: Lessons for LAC from Europe and the US
by Ralph Buehler, Associate Professor in Urban Affairs and Planning, Virginia Tech In promoting bicycling, mid-sized cities in Latin America and the Caribbean can learn from mistakes and successes in transport planning in other parts of the world. Some cities in Latin America, such as Bogota, already provide excellent regional examples. Moreover, US, Canadian, and Western … [Read more...] about Urban Transport and Cycling: Lessons for LAC from Europe and the US
Chinese Housing Development as a strategy for Economic Growth
por Laura Aguilera - Consultora del BID para proyectos de Desarrollo Urbano y Vivienda Recently, I watched a piece about the real estate bubble in China. I was struck by the amount of dwellings and cities that are currently empty, like a scene from a ghost town in an old western movie. China’s focus on urban development has not only focused on housing, but also the … [Read more...] about Chinese Housing Development as a strategy for Economic Growth