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In people-centric Curitiba being smart isn't simply about integrating the latest technologies into urban infrastructure. Curitiba’s cumulative success demonstrates how urban systems can co-evolve with social and ecological systems. mayeast.co.uk/blog/curitiba-…

I love the one on edges... A border-the perimeter of a single massive or stretched-out use of territory-forms the edge of an area of 'ordinary' city. Often borders are thought of as passive objects, or matter-of-factly just as edges. However, a border exerts an active influence

The Dutch have the happiest children in the world, largely because they can move freely and independently by bicycle. The concept of cycling starts getting introduced in preschool. Research shows that children travel more often by bicycle than adults. kimnet.nl/publicaties/pu…

What an incredible start to our 2024 with our United Nations special of Empowering Women, Public Space & Climate Change Talks (10)! Thank you to all of our speakers May East UNITAR Florence Raes UN Women in Brussels and #lubnashaheen UN-Habitat and the participants who joined the live session, along with all registrants!

The beautiful bike parkings of the Netherlands are about more than bragging rights; they’re about tapping into the psychology of behavior change. To stimulate modal shift, it isn’t enough to compete with the car on convenience; we also have to compete with the car on EXPERIENCE.

We're really looking forward to our sold-out event with @May_East this Saturday. We are delighted that the book launch will be moderated by award-winning architect Jude Barber, with key-note observer Cllr Holly Bruce #WhatifWomenDesignedtheCity womenslibrary.org.uk/event/may-east…

Thought provoking and inspiring event today Glasgow Women's Library - follow us on Bluesky with the amazing May East Feeling fired up and ready for some deep listening and planning, ‘working’ locally as a community councillor ✊

A memorable exchange #WhatifWomeDesignedtheCity in the historic Glasgow Women's Library - follow us on Bluesky facilitated by awardwinner architect Jude Barber inspirational keynote listener Cllr Holly Bruce in the great company of women interested in exploring the regenerative potential of their neighbourhoods

Congratulations #KlimaSeniorinnen for your agency and inspired action bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

This part of the Strand in London used to be a congested road for cars. Now it’s a magnetic place for people. Good trade. It can feel hard to muster the vision and leadership needed for smart urban change. But it pays off with a better city. Gorgeous pic by Living London History | Jack Chesher.

The biggest urban cycling trend in 2024: kids-focused initiatives. “The future of cities belongs to its children, and this new movement just might prove to be a vital tipping point where they are finally considered and involved in the planning process" momentummag.com/urban-cycling-…

The power of street art - a thread 🧵 1. Patrick Commecy

Paris is in the middle of a plan to transform into a 100% cycling city. They are also poised to introduce “pedestrian hearts” in each district, inspired by Barcelona’s superblocks, reserving areas for pedestrians, cyclists & public transport. Momentum Mag momentummag.com/paris-to-showc…

I'm excited to speak at TNOC Festival 2024 tnocfestival2024.sched.com/event/e2b231ef… @TNatureofCities #TNOCFestival2024 Sched

On 2 May our Director of Design, Heather Claridge, participated in a thought-provoking workshop in Perth, exploring how cities can be designed with women's needs and experiences at the forefront. Read more 👉 ow.ly/ugwl50RysCx 📸 by May East #WomenInArchitecture #UrbanPlanning

The cities stripping out concrete for earth and plants. It feels like you're liberating soil... bbc.com/future/article… via BBC Future

CO2e and financial savings - and health benefits - from turning cities green are huge: - Green roofs can reduce energy use by up to 75% - Green spaces can reduce urban temperatures by up to 5°C - A 10% increase in urban tree canopy can reduce heating and cooling costs by 5-10%

“If women designed cities, they would be planned for proximity instead of motorised mobility. This supports a transition from car-centric cities to ones where traffic has evaporated, and people work with nature to create places that function at a speed conducive to living well.”

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