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An interview with citizen participation expert Adrià Duarte (UCLG), exploring how cities can use digital tools to strengthen local democracy, and put human rights at the centre of digital transformation.

Global State of Democracy 2025

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The Transformative Force of Digital Democracies

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Eindhoven, Netherlands

heritage x design

Time travel in the city of Eindhoven

Lima, Peru

The re-development of La Balanza cultural neighborhood

An urban redevelopment programme showcasing art, street life and design has transformed the low-income neighbourhood of La Balanza into a vibrant precinct with strong community engagement.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Startblok Riekerhaven

Bringing young people and refugees together through housing

Berlin, Germany

Heat planning for climate neutrality

The City of Berlin is converting its heat supply to a climate-neutral system. It is using the strategic approach of heat planning and involves all relevant stakeholders in the process. Transforming the city's heat supply through strategic planning and collaborative stakeholder engagement.

Bogotá, Colombia

Graffiti District

A strategy for responsible urban art

Valladolid, Spain

CreArt

Networking creative cities

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