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Recent Blog Entries: Cities
Ads against walking need to take a hike
Governments should take a harder stance against ads that discourage healthy behaviours, like walking.
Remove Cars, Invite Life
People are beginning to reclaim streets and these glimpses of lively, inclusive streets have real impact to create support for policies such as bicycle shares and car free streets.
Upside Down at the World Urban Forum
The World Ubran Forum was an energizing event, but there was a lot that was not right. Women's voices and conversations on transport were notably missing.
Which is more fearsome: tigers or cars?
On 29 July we celebrate International Tiger Day in Dhaka. This raises the question: how would you prefer to die, by tiger attack or by poison?
An ode to mixed use
Neighbourhoods that combine a mix of housing, shops, and other amenities make life easier and reduce unnecessary travel, key ingredients to a livable city!
Moments from the 2nd Livable Cities South Asia Regional Meeting
Partners and HealthBridge staff from Bangladesh, India and Nepal gathered in Bangalore, Jan 28-Feb 1, 2017, for the 2nd Livable Cities Meet.
Carfree streets coming to Dhaka
The mayor of Dhaka north is following through with his commitment to create carfree streets ...
Cycle Day campaign in Bangalore: fun on two wheels and more
Thousands of people take to these streets playing traditional games, skating and running, meeting neighbours and making new connections.
In the name of progress: Vietnam
Cyclists and pedestrians have been literally squeezed out. Crossing the road has become a high risk sport, not for the faint of heart. Do the Vietnamese notice this loss of their own public spaces? I am not sure; climbing out of poverty is probably more pressing.
Visiting a vastly more liveable Hanoi!
The streets were full of life: thriving sidewalk cafes with diners watching the activity on the streets, children cycling, musicians playing, traditional actors performing, and a sense of enjoyment of the city.