From butchers to hawkers, and shelters to miners, this book reveals the informal economy and texture of the city.
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City living and country living both have their benefits and downsides when it comes to mental health.
For some people, the decision to live in a vehicle is a choice with the goal of being free and self-sufficient to live how and where they want.
Cities are defined as much by their buildings as what people do in between them. Designing them comes with great responsibility.
Building a culture of cycling is essential, especially where bike use is low. A global movement of community bike workshops, also known as bike kitchens, can help.
Green spaces can be part of the plan to ‘build back better’ after COVID-19. But city officials and policy-makers must address systemic racism for urban green spaces to benefit public health.
A new report looks at how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is changing Toronto’s patterns.
Walking all parts of Melbourne before and after the pandemic hit was eye-opening. It brought home just how much change is possible if we wish for a better, more sustainable way of living.
An increase in cyclists due to the COVID-19 pandemic means that cities need to look at what it means to develop and maintain inclusive bicycle infrastructure.
Understanding the experiences of van dwellers is important not just for those looking to cut their ties to rents and mortgages, but also for community planners and employers.
Nature is a promise of escape, a moment of relief and a relationship worth cherishing.
Politicians are keen to talk up the benefits of parks and other outdoor spaces – but less eager to spend money on their upkeep.
Rich and diverse microbiomes in our local environment are important for keeping us healthy.
City dwellers love their homes but there are different types of love that shape how cities are viewed and how they work.
First trains, then cars and, now, COVID-19 have all spurred New York to reimagine how its scarce space should be used – and what residents need to survive.
Tourists and homeless people share many common spaces, but homeless people are seen as being out of place.
People moving to new cities build new connections and develop resources to meet their needs. But the pandemic has cut off access to the spaces and facilities that enable this.
Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of many great North American city parks, understood that ready access to nature made cities healthier places to live.
As lockdowns ease off, there is a danger that the old city traffic jams will soon be back with a vengeance.
We sorely miss our regular haunts during the coronavirus lockdown not only because we like them but also because a healthy society needs places where people can gather, mix and mingle.
Principales colaboradores
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Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Urban Policy and Director, Centre for Urban Research, RMIT University
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Associate Professor, School of Built Environment, UNSW Sydney
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Director, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning and Urban Design, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto Mississauga, University of Toronto
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Co-Director, Initiative on Cities, Boston University
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Assistant Professor of Community and Regional Planning and Director, Urban Information Lab, The University of Texas at Austin
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M.S. Candidate, Community and Regional Planning, The University of Texas at Austin
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Associate Professor, Human Resources, Thompson Rivers University
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Associate Professor, The University of Melbourne
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Course Director, Master of Advanced Architecture in Urban Design, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor, RMIT University
