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In Malmö, an old industrial site becomes its own building supply

In Malmö, an old industrial site becomes its own building supply

An 18-hectare former shipyard in Malmö is being rebuilt using materials saved from its own demolished buildings.
Malmö: From Shipyards to Sustainable Living in Varvsstaden

Malmö: From Shipyards to Sustainable Living in Varvsstaden

From shipyard to showcase: Malmö turns an industrial site into a model for urban circularity.
Prague's Manual for Urban Planning

Prague's Manual for Urban Planning

Facing decades of car-centered planning and poor-quality streets, Prague's planning institute wrote a public space manual. In 2024 it was awarded as a best-practice case from the Living Cities Initiative. A new USE case study looks at what it changed.

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Bucharest, Romania

A neighbourhood public utility park

The city of Bucharest is promoting sustainable growth and social cohesion through the creation of a multipurpose public park.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Development of a sustainable transport system in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa’s light rail and bus rapid transit project addresses the challenges rising from an ageing transport system combined with a fast-growing population to ensure a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable city for the future.
Joondalup, Australia

Climate Change Strategy

Building a more liveable and resilient city
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Edinburgh Guarantee

Edinburgh has inspired cultural change across the public, private and third sectors to address unemployment among school leavers. A shared vision and strong partnerships are helping them find a job, modern apprenticeship or training, and make successful transitions into the world of work.
Hamburg, Germany

The International Building Exhibition and its “Climate Protection Concept Renewable Wilhelmsburg"

In 2005 Hamburg decided to support the redevelopment of the Wilhelmsburg neighborhood through hosting the International Building and the International Garden Show (IBA).
New York City, United States

Global Vision | Urban Action program

New York City’s Voluntary Local Review of the Sustainable Development Goals shows local progress for global action.

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Peter Andreas Gotsch
Copenhagen, Denmark

Peter Andreas Gotsch

Individual | Urban Planner, urban Designer, Researcher
Mikel Berra Sandin
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Mikel Berra Sandin

Individual | Project Officer, Digital Metropolis
Barcelona (área metropolitana), Spain

Valentino Bellini

Individual | independent photographer
Monika Zimmermann
Berlin, Germany

Monika Zimmermann

Individual | Former Deputy Secretary General ICLEI, Free Expert
Diego  Fernández
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Diego Fernández

Individual | Secretary of Social & Urban Integration
Gothenburg, Sweden

Tove Lund

Individual | Planning Manager