Although precise data on the number of youth living in the capital city Kampala’s informal settlements is lacking, voting patterns indicate a high concentration of young people who have consistently influenced electoral outcomes in the city. Beyond politics, Kampala’s youth also play a central role in Uganda’s economic development as key consumers and contributors to the informal and formal sectors. The post Improving access to information and development opportunities for young people ...| ACRC
A new ACRC report, led by Tegegne Gebre-Egziabher, uncovers the interplay of politics, systems and urban development in the fast-growing capital city, shining a light on the challenges facing residents and potential pathways forward.| ACRC
The post The Museum of Future Inventions: A Journey Through the Technologies of Tomorrow appeared first on Futurist Speaker.| Futurist Speaker
The ACRC Nairobi team had the privilege of joining residents, government officials, engineers, public health experts and other stakeholders at a recent Water and Sanitation Policy workshop for Nairobi's informal settlements. The post When policy follows practice: Reflections from Nairobi’s Water and Sanitation Policy workshop first appeared on ACRC.| ACRC
A new ACRC working paper explores the complex challenges that a population explosion, mineral rush and conflict pose to food security and access to healthy diets in Bukavu, and identify potential paths forward for the city. The post New research: Unearthing the realities of food security in Bukavu first appeared on ACRC.| ACRC
The occasion of the 5 year anniversary of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC) is a time to reflect on the contributions of the centre to Athenian life. The SNFCC was planned and constructed during the most turbulent and wearying years of the country’s financial crisis. It was and is a project unique in Greece, […]| MI4 Real Estate
The Neumann Engine provides the roadmap for cities ready to take control of their economic destiny by creating prosperity.| Futurist Speaker
This is the fourth in a series of blog posts focusing on how urban reform happens, and where ACRC fits into change processes. This post takes a closer look at how ACRC is helping build community capabilities to address urban challenges.| ACRC
“From Margins to Models” – a new ACRC action research project being rolled out in the vulnerable coastal informal settlement of Ajegunle Ikorodu, Lagos – seeks to unlock the potential of communities to enhance climate resilience.| ACRC
The post Memorial Gardens – Creating Living Sanctuaries of Remembrance and Community appeared first on Futurist Speaker.| Futurist Speaker
Trapped In Tawheed Bagh’: Residents Decry ‘Inhumane Blockade’ Amid SMC Works Srinagar- Residents of Tawheed Bagh, near the World Foundation School on| Kashmir Observer
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Srinagar- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Monday chaired a meeting to review proposals for the reorganisation of| Kashmir Observer
Drainage Work Delay Troubles Humhama Residents Srinagar- Residents of Tawheed Bagh and Arco Residency in Humhama continue to face major| Kashmir Observer
Through the Systematic Land Titling Project, women across informal settlements in Maiduguri are now registering their land – and receiving statutory rights in their own names.| ACRC
Nairobi City County is taking a significant step forward in fostering inclusive development with its newly launched Refugee Integration and Community Building Strategy (NCRIS). The launch immediately provides refugees and other migrants living in the city with access to public healthcare and city-run schools, and the ability to obtain a business license.| ACRC
This is the third in a series of blog posts focusing on how urban reform happens, and where ACRC fits into change processes. This post takes a closer look at how ACRC adds value to urban reform.| ACRC
The incorporation of community knowledge into action research projects is central to ACRC’s approach in the implementation phase. In this blog post, we look at how the insights, experiences and perspectives of waste workers are helping to generate a more holistic understanding across the whole value chain, as well as benefiting the community researchers themselves.| ACRC
This is the first in a series of blog posts focusing on how urban reform happens, and where ACRC fits into change processes. This post focuses on how ACRC’s approach links to issue-based programming.| ACRC
We want to grow and develop the ACRC urban reform database further – and that’s where we need you! We're looking for survey participants to share feedback on the database, suggestions for improvement and ideas for case studies.| ACRC
A major maritime and shipping industry center today, Piraeus’ identity built around sea travel stretches all the way back to antiquity.| MI4 Real Estate
According to at least two non-fraudulent news sources, it has been approximately 3,610 presidential tweets since Part 2 of this series was published online, and in excess of 5,000 presidential ... The post Cities Critical: Livable, Great, and Best (Part 3) appeared first on The Knoxville Mercury.| The Knoxville Mercury
Roughly every Tuesday after working with a trash pickup group in West Denver, I bike to the Taco Bell located on the 16th Street Mall. It's a rarity among Taco Bells in the metro area. While the rest of the Taco Bells that comprise Denver proper have some sort of drive thru, it| DenverUrbanism Blog
Read how reality data capture is crucial for the engineering industry. Learn how the technology enables 3D modeling.| FlyGuys