For and from citymakers around the globe

After the Marmara earthquake in 1999, the City of Kocaeli decided that living with risk cannot be business as usual. The city is using risk mapping to revisit its development priorities. Moreover, the city is engaging the community in innovative public awareness efforts.

Antwerp is running an advice and demonstration centre for residents to improve energy efficiency of homes.

Giving homeless people control over their route to secure housing.

Gijon City Council in Spain has responded to the need for greater efficiency, transparency and participatory democracy by implementing a digital platform enabling residents to share responsibility for governing and managing the city.

The Sustainable Montreal plan provides a shared framework and action plan for citizens, local business and partner organizations to build long-term sustainability for the city.

The Dongdaemun Design Plaza is a multiple complex to house a center for the design and fashion industry and a history and culture park.