English | Español The scenario repeats itself every day and in every city of the world: aging people, whose legs don’t work like they used to, gingerly climb onto city buses and before they can find an available seat, the vehicles lurch forward, leaving the older folks staggering. That’s one of the main reasons people don’t stay engaged in society as they get older. So, how … [Read more...] about Age-friendly cities: How urban planning can keep older people active
#GivingTuesday: A unique opportunity to give back to our cities
English | Español December is a time to give, specially, to the youngest ones. Every year, organizations of all sizes and sectors organize campaigns to channel resources to the communities they work in. It is interesting to see how people’s generosity varies according to age, to their income and even to their city! “How America Gives,” an annual study developed by, compares … [Read more...] about #GivingTuesday: A unique opportunity to give back to our cities
Nassau: A brand with tons of potential
Many cities across Latin America and the Caribbean share a common issue: the existence of central areas or downtowns that are run down or underutilized. In most cases city centers are bustling with activity during the day, but become ghost towns during the night. This is the case of Nassau, a city where its downtown area—rich with historic landmarks and local treasures—becomes … [Read more...] about Nassau: A brand with tons of potential
Back to School for the People, Planet and Profit
Barbadian children went back to school a few weeks ago, but while they were on vacation, a group of Barbadian adults also went back to school to the soundtrack of a catchy calypso jingle: “Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative, Everyone has a voice Let’s improve where we live.” Residents and business people answered the call to let their voices be … [Read more...] about Back to School for the People, Planet and Profit
BID UrbanLab: an urban laboratory for Latin America
English | Español The Panamanian neighborhood of Curundú will emerge, connect, and become the model of a sustainable city. This statement reflects the future envisioned by the three projects that made it to the final round of the IDB UrbanLab, an international competition organized by the Inter-American Development Bank with a focus on this strategic site that connects the old … [Read more...] about BID UrbanLab: an urban laboratory for Latin America