26-30 of 65 matching articles 5 20 100 All Enrique Peñalosa and the mathematics of democracy Kerwin Datu • 25 January 2011 Applying the principle of democratic equality to the planning of road space leads to powerful arguments for the pedestrianisation of our streets and the expansion of bus and cycle networks. Corruption, conflict and disease: the consequences of water crises in slums IRIN • 23 March 2010 Two new reports this week renew focus on the growing possibility of water crises emerging in developing-world cities, and suggests a few 'quick wins' to stave off these long-term threats with cheap, low-tech solutions. Hints of reform for China's hukou system Kerwin Datu • 10 December 2009 The Chinese government hints at relaxing the hukou system, but only for smaller cities and towns, while Beijing fiddles with the management of its floating population. The migrant workers of Gurgaon struggling for visibility in the eyes of the government Tom Cowan • 13 November 2012 Despite contributing to key export sectors of India's economy, all levels of government seem to conspire to overlook the needs of Gurgaon's migrant workers. How do you maintain a business when you work on the streets? The informal vendors of Yangon Zach Hyman • 17 July 2012 Accessing the space, power and storage facilities one needs to work as a street vendor poses a number of logistical problems. Zach Hyman visits informal workers in Yangon to learn how they solve them. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
