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Antonio Yemail has a vision: The transformation of Latin America and the potential of informality in architecture and beyond. Read more
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In the urban planning circles of the US, no historical figure embodies the new urbanist movement more than Jane Jacobs. But does her ideology work in Buenos Aires - a region with different culture and urban fabric? Read more
The buzzword ‘creativity’ comes in handy when making top-down planning strategies sound somewhat more positive, inclusive or even alternative. However, what creativity signifies in some cultures is very different from others. Read more
This Big City is partnering with London-based charity 3Space on 'Re:THINK' - their new event kicking off May 1st in Blackfriars, London. We got the chance to put a few questions to the event's organisers. Read more
Oscar Wilde stated that, “all art is quite useless,” and “art never expresses anything but itself”. Flash-forward to present day and there still exists a strong elitist element associated with art. However, artists and arts organisations are increasingly looking to engage in a more open and meaningful way. Read more
If you have ever found yourself growing bored of walking around the city, you should love Street Art. Imagine you find a beautifully crafted artwork that stops you in your tracks, makes you laugh, think and feel inspired - you would appreciate it, wouldn’t you? Unfortunately, this is not the case in many cities. Read more
Reaching over 140,000 followers, our recent #citytalk on Business and Sustainability drew over 90 participants from across the world. Here are 6 ideas for businesses to consider on the journey towards sustainability.
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Mannheim, Germany, has become an influential centre for music business in Germany. However, the city's 'image regeneration' was not the work of municipal government, it was led by a small network of local musicians opening up the potential for investment.
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