16-20 of 105 matching articles 5 20 100 All How can we reimagine public space accessible to all citizens of Beirut? Tanya Gallo • 24 January 2012 How can we reimagine a public space divided by civil war, sectarianism and redevelopment? Rather than sophisticated urban design, Tanya Gallo argues that allowing public space to retain its indeterminacy will keep it accessible for all citizens. Medellín: an urban facelift that's more than skin deep Flavie Halais • 27 November 2012 Eye-catching new architecture is emblematic of Medellín's transformation, but behind it is a program of social and physical interventions and security improvements as Flavie Halais reports. Is Ahmedabad's Bus Rapid Transit system viable in Mumbai? Christie Thompson / Beyond Profit • 27 July 2010 At a recent conference on India's transportation, it was argued that the only thing Mumbai really needs to replicate the success of Ahmedabad's Bus Rapid Transit system is a change of attitude and political will. Here to stay: the daily challenges facing Shanghai's 'floating population' Sebastian Schulz • 23 October 2012 Sebastian Schulz meets the informal street vendors and motorcycle taxi drivers of Shanghai and learns how they face daily discrimination at the hands of local police and the hukou household registration system. Welcome to the Global Urbanist!! Kerwin Datu • 16 December 2009 Today we launch the Global Urbanist, an online newspaper on urban affairs from cities across the developed and developing world. Click through the headline to read a letter from the editorial team. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
