31-35 of 79 matching articles 5 20 100 All ...meanwhile in Skopje: between the straitjacket of memory and the imperatives of modernity Matthieu Floret-Scheide • 9 October 2012 Matthieu Floret-Scheide contemplates the chaotic urban development of Skopje and the eclectic architectural landscape it has produced, asking how the public can be better informed to change this in the future. What do pop-up shops and homelessness have in common? Ann Deslandes • 14 February 2012 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. Setting the global urban agenda: dealing with complexity Yusaf Samiullah • 20 December 2011 Yusaf Samiullah OBE argues for the complexity of urban environments, stating that this is what international development organisations must apprehend and address if they are to improve the quality of urban livelihoods. Through trial and error, 'smart cities' are slowly getting smarter Zoe Green • 14 December 2011 The 'smart city' concept has existed for several years, but only now, with some trial and error, are we seeing the real fruits of these efforts coming to light. Boris bikes and cycle superhighways reconsidered Joe Peach • 22 November 2011 A year after the introduction of the Boris bikes and the Cycle Superhighways, Joe Peach reevaluates their impact on Greater London, finding them wanting due to their emphasis on the city centre over suburban areas. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16