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Makerspaces for economic development and social cohesion

The makers’ movement enables manufacturing with skills that can easily be shared in a small community, creating more cohesive societies.

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Winter Placemaking: Turning Cold Cities into Vibrant Hubs

Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Päivi Raivio, a Helsinki-based urban designer and placemaker recognized for her innovative work on people-centered public spaces. With a background in creative urban interventions and community engagement, Raivio’s projects demonstrate how thoughtful design can make cities more vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming for every season.

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Mobile ticketing is taking off in cities thanks to Low Emission Zones

Author | Elvira Esparza Mobiles have become an essential tool in our daily lives. Their use for paying public transport fares has facilitated the integration of various transportation modes, enhancing the overall user experience. Their adoption as a means of accessing Low Emission Zones has helped improve urban traffic flow and reduce pollution. The integration […]

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How technology is being used to optimize city landfill sites and reduce emissions

Author | Lucía Burbano Cities must actively reduce their emissions to achieve the mid- and long-term decarbonization goals they have set. One of the infrastructures requiring the most effort in this regard is municipal waste management, as it is a major source of methane—a potent greenhouse gas. A report by the United Nations Environment Program […]

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Pornainen (Finland) plans to store solar and wind energy during the harsh Nordic winter

Author | Lucía Burbano Despite the severity of their long, dark, and cold winters, Scandinavian countries are firmly committed to using renewable sources and innovative systems to heat and light their buildings, which have even become global examples in accelerating energy decarbonization. Now, Finland has taken a step further in the application of sustainable energy […]

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Fukushima after the catastrophe: What’s the current situation and how do its residents live

Author | Raquel C. Pico In 2011, Japan experienced a powerful earthquake followed by a tsunami, both of which had devastating consequences. The earthquake registered a magnitude of 9.1 on the Richter scale, and its impact, combined with tsunami waves reaching up to 40 meters, resulted in the loss of 19,759 lives. Its repercussions triggered […]

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Electric cars and on-street charging: how to overcome this problem?

Public charging is considered to be one of the classic obstacles for the development of electric mobility. Are there not enough charging points because there are not enough electric cars or are there not more electric cars on the road because we do not have the appropriate charging infrastructures?

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Beyond decarbonization: How direct air capture seeks to drive the energy industry

Author | Raquel C. Pico To meet global warming targets recommended by agencies like the IPCC, decarbonizing the planet is essential. The first step is to reduce carbon emissions while also addressing historical emissions already released. This has led to the emergence of energy solutions offering alternative green sources, as well as tools to manage […]

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Five years of COVID-19: how a tragedy changed cities for good

As we acknowledge five years since the outbreak of COVID-19, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped the world in profound ways. Beyond the immediate devastation – millions of lives lost, economies shattered, and healthcare systems overwhelmed – it also sparked a wave of change and reconsideration.

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