76-80 of 92 matching articles 5 20 100 All Why Toronto grows while Detroit shrinks Isidoros Kyrlangitses • 26 January 2010 Isidoros Kyrlangitses argues that while Detroit's "home rule" status gives local voters greater influence, its pro-residents policies result in population decline, whereas Toronto's limited powers induce a focus on pro-development policies that encourage population growth. How home-based workers in Ahmedabad formed a union to improve their lives Carlin Carr • 22 July 2016 Carlin Carr introduces members of the Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) in Ahmedabad. The organisation has been supporting informal workers to improve their working conditions. How grassroots women are raising awareness and enlisting authorities against growing violence in Peru Elizabeth L. Sweet • 18 March 2013 Elizabeth L. Sweet talks to three grassroots leaders in Lima who explain how violence against women is on the rise in Peru, and the techniques they use to address it. Inspiring urbanists: John F. C. Turner and the right to control one's own housing process Miranda Iossifidis and Geoffrey Payne • 24 January 2012 There are many celebrated ideas and personalities in urban development, but how many survive the test of time? Two writers reflect on the legacy of John Turner, a quiet hero of global urbanism. Manila to relocate 500,000 informal residents ... but to where? Kerwin Datu • 30 August 2011 The Philippine government is planning to demolish 104,000 homes across Manila. Everyone involved knows that this is a bad idea, yet we have no international framework to stop them going ahead. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
