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Johannesburg Looks Ahead: The City Growth Modelling Project

Like many African cities, Johannesburg is growing faster than it can plan for. The traditional response to this kind of pressure is reactive: build where demand is loudest, spend where politics points, and hope the pieces cohere. Johannesburg is attempting something different.

The Future of Cities 2040 Workshop

The central challenge was to make foresight both rigorous and accessible for a varied group; grounded in robust methodology, yet tangible and connected to real metropolitan challenges.

From foresight to action: Johannesburg’s path to a more inclusive and connected city

By using modelling and scenario planning, the city is not only anticipating growth but reimagining how to build a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected urban form.

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Wednesdays on the bus: how Jakarta is tackling gridlock

Jakarta is transforming its mobility system through integrated public transport, smart traffic technology and bold civic policies. With these initiatives, the city is shifting travel habits and reducing car dependency, charting a new path for its urban mobility.

Nairobi: one million trees for the “green city in the sun”

Nairobi is pursuing an ambitious goal to plant one million trees by 2032, aiming to raise its tree cover as part of Kenya’s national drive to combat climate change. Through community participation, school programs, and partnerships with businesses and civil society, the city is restoring lost green spaces, protecting water catchment areas, and improving urban resilience.

Safe streets, equal cities: Montevideo’s fight against sexual harassment

Discover Montevideo's program to address sexual harassment in public spaces, "Montevideo Libre de Acoso". It combines public awareness efforts with accessible support services, aiming to create safer, more inclusive streets for everyone while advancing broader for gender equality.

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