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Closing the Digital Divide

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.

e-sabha app

Connecting Communities with Local Authorities and Government Agencies on a Single Platform.

C6 Finland - Finnish Alliance model

A bold new experiment in multilevel collaboration

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The Metro Line 3
Guadalajara, Mexico

The Metro Line 3

The construction of a new subway line will increase transport capacity and reduce the transit time for passengers who commute to work, study or socialize in the Metropolitan Area of Guadalajara.
Growing a social and solidarity economy to regenerate neighborhoods in Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona (ciudad), Spain

Growing a social and solidarity economy to regenerate neighborhoods in Barcelona, Spain

The city of Barcelona has implemented a social and solidarity economy (SSE) approach to tackle the growing inequalities among the cities different districts.
Seoul , South Korea

No-Driving Day Campaign: One Day per Week

The No-Driving Day initiative is a campaign based on the citizens’ voluntary participation to drive less and use public transport more.
The Wellbeing Project: Measuring and Managing What Really Matters
Santa Monica, United States

The Wellbeing Project: Measuring and Managing What Really Matters

Santa Monica, California is tapping the power of data to evaluate wellbeing. The City of Santa Monica’s Wellbeing Project has created a framework to evaluate community wellbeing, developed a mechanism to measure it and is using this data to target its policies and programs to help residents thrive.
Revitalization of Namur-De la Savane area
Montréal, Canada

Revitalization of Namur-De la Savane area

Addressing urban sprawl by sustainable transformation of vacant land.
Detroit Cultural Centre Planning Initiative
Detroit, United States

Detroit Cultural Centre Planning Initiative

A Guiding Plan for Dynamic Unity

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Alfonso Govela
Mexico City, Mexico

Alfonso Govela

Individual | Architect & ICT
Nelson Brito
Lisbon, Portugal

Nelson Brito

Individual | architect / researcher
Lagos, Nigeria

Faith Oluwemimo

Individual
Madhumita
Den Haag, Netherlands

Madhumita

Individual
Rabat City
Rabat, Morocco

Rabat City

Institution | CAPITAL OF THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
Harrison Barrett
Sydney, Australia

Harrison Barrett

Individual | Postgraduate, Urban Management and Planning, Western Sydney University - Para Planner, Bradfield Development Authority