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In Barranquilla, Colombia, Urban Parks Revitalize a Declining City

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Parque Sagrado Corazon in Barranquilla, Colombia
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Bikenomics: How Cycling Saves Cities Money

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RELEASE: WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities 2020-2021 Opens; Now Accepting Applications for Transformative Urban Climate Projects

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Cities Need a Systems-change Approach to Build Climate-resilient Communities

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Paris’ Vision for a ‘15-Minute City’ Sparks a Global Movement

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A street closed off for pedestrians to explore a market in Paris
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Inclusive Design Creates a Safer Transportation System for All Residents of Peshawar, Pakistan

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Inside a Zu Peshawar bus with women seated.
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In Iloilo City, Philippines, an Inclusive Housing Program Protects Vulnerable Communities from Flood Risks

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This housing in Iloilo City, Philippines was built to provide safe shelter to people previously living in flood zones.
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An Innovative Jobs Program in Odisha, India Helped Informal Workers Through COVID-19 and Beyond

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Workers build steps in Odisha, India
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5 Cities Show How to Thrive in Turbulent Times

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Children playing in a neighborhood park in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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5 Ways to Cut Oil and Gas Use Through Clean Transportation

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RELEASE: Bike Lane Design Principles Show How to Build Safer, More Sustainable Streets

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Can Cities Thrive in Turbulent Times? 3 Questions for Cities in 2022

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