Rooftops to railways: neighbourhoods race to hit net zero climate goals
Durban, South AfricaThomson Reuters Foundation Tackling climate change at a city level – let alone on a global scale – is time-consuming, but neighbourhoods are being targeted as testing grounds for speedy, community-led climate solutions. Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November, engineering company Arup and the C40 Cities network have launched […]
VR inspires guide to city design through eyes of a child
Johannesberg, South Africa Thomson Reuters Foundation Inspired by a virtual reality tool that allows users to experience cities from the height of a three-year-old, a new set of guidelines aims to show how urban design can improve the health and security of vulnerable children. Bringing together practical tools and examples for urban planners and governments, […]
Escape from the city? Londoners lead Europe in COVID-inspired dreams of flight
London, UK Thomson Reuters Foundation More than 40 per cent of people in large European cities have considered moving away due to the new coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent survey, with Londoners most prone to dreaming of living in a smaller town with better access to parks and other amenities. Half of urban dwellers […]