Maintaining a critical perspective on cities
As The Global Urbanist effects its first succession of leadership since its launch in 2009, founder and outgoing editor-in-chief Kerwin Datu reflects on our purpose in a changing media world.
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Temporary initiatives need a permanent place in urban creativity
While 'creative city' policies have become ubiquitous, temporary and 'pop-up' initiatives are spreading even more quickly. Oli Mould argues that it might be time to embrace these initiatives as an ongoing force for urban renewal.
What do pop-up shops and homelessness have in common?
What do the 'DIY urbanism' movement and homelessness have in common? While DIY urbanism is hailed as a creative force, the homeless are still marginalised in many cities.
Connecting Australia's secondary centres
We argue for a sense of global ambition for Australia's regional cities and outer suburban centres, and that the issues that confront smaller cities be brought out of the shadows of the megacity.
