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From Infrastructure to Impact: 3 Lessons on Jobs and Growth From Transforming Transportation 2026

Ana Maria Pinto, IDB Transport Division Chief; Mohamed Mezghani, International Association of Public Transport (UITP) ...
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Citizen Voices Are Reshaping Manila’s Transport System to Put People First

Leaders, advisors and volunteers for the Move As One Coalition pose for a photo op with their bikes in Manila. The coalition ...
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Rwanda’s Cities Turn to Green-Gray Infrastructure to Address Climate Risks

Participants of the Forum on Urban and Peri-Urban Nature-Based Solutions explore a map of Burera to identify locations for ...
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Eden Takele

Despite accounting for less than 3% of global terrestrial area, cities have had an outsized impact on our approach to planetary boundaries, affecting biodiversity and consumption of materials and ...
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How Oslo Achieved Zero Pedestrian and Bicycle Fatalities, and How Others Can Apply What Worked

Oslo’s City Ring Road after multimodal safety improvements. Photo courtesy of City of Oslo, Norway In 2015, the City of Oslo, Norway, made a commitment after years of rising transportation injuries to ...
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The 8 Principles of the Sidewalk: Building More Active Cities

Nossa Cidade (“Our City”), from TheCityFix Brasil, explores critical questions for building more sustainable cities. Every month features a new theme. Leaning on the expertise of researchers and ...
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4 Examples of Supporting Children’s Play in Low-Income Urban Neighborhoods

Play is not frivolous. Through play, children discover and make sense of the world, bond with family, peers and nature, learn to appreciate art, culture and traditions, and build skills for life. Play ...
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What Makes a Complete Street? A Brief Guide

This series, supported by the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations, discusses walking and cycling in cities with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries. Many cities have streets ...
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Inside Colombia’s New 2035 Climate Plan: What You Need to Know

Two Colombian workers work on a climate project supported by the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Photo: Neil Palmer Photography/CIAT ...
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5 Car-Free Day Myths Debunked: Unveiling the True Benefits of Open Streets

In San Francisco, parks, squares and alleys transform into playgrounds on car-free days, fostering a sense of togetherness and belonging. Photo: Patrick Race As cities become more congested, traffic ...
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River Restored: How Litter Traps & Local Art Are Reviving Johannesburg’s Jukskei River

An installation crew from Alexandra Water Warriors tests a litter trap in the Jukskei River. Photo: Jenna Echakowitz/SUNCASA In Gauteng Province, the Jukskei River winds its way through the heart of ...
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Traffic Evaporation: What Really Happens When Road Space is Reallocated from Cars?

Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul, where an elevated expressway was demolished to make way for a massive public recreation space. Photo by Aleksandr Zykov Road development throughout the 20th century was ...