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As the world urbanises and our lifestyles evolve, cities are getting bigger. And we’re not just talking about population sizes. As This Big City kicks off a fortnight of themed posts on Megacities and Microcities, what better way to start than by taking a look at five of the world’s ‘biggest’ cities? |
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The concept or idea of a New or Future City can be unsettling, perhaps even unappealing. Because surely, a new City without history, without an established culture, or relevance in the brand space of the New Yorks, Londons and Berlins of this world, cannot be considered a real city. Or can it? |
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Pedicabs are fast becoming a genuine transport alternative in many cities, with a recent study concluding they promote public transportation systems while reducing private motorization. But what can Bogotá do to better integrate its informal pedicab network with its formal public transport network? |
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Something is stopping the bicycle from becoming a mainstream mode of transport in many cities, and we want to know why. So This Big City and Future Cape Town are devoting this wednesday’s #citytalk tweetchat to the topic of cycling and cities. |
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Sustainable mobility is about more than just improving public transport and promoting bike use. Car use has to be reduced in order to attain a truly sustainable mobility. This video attempts to raise awareness about the hidden costs of automobile use and how it affects our cities. |
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TransMilenio’s demand has risen faster than its own capacity in recent years. For that reason, the level of use at stations and on buses, mostly during rush hour, is going up, and plans to alleviate this are delayed. What next for Bogotá’s supposedly world-leading public transport? |
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When natural disaster rolls through your city, you could scan the skies for Superman. But in all likelihood, your salvation will come from someone on this earthly world. This infographic showcases the efforts city governments are taking to reduce the impact of climate change on their jurisdictions. |
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What makes a city ‘livable’? The answer depends, at least in part, on the location of the city in question. These three ideas present solutions to urban challenges in Africa, the Middle East, and South America, and each hopes to make their city more livable in the process. |