City & Local

City Design

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A diverse group of people walking and cycling on a safe, vibrant city street with dedicated bike lanes and wide sidewalks.
Neighborhoods

What Factors Make Neighborhoods Walkable and Bikeable?

In African cities, a staggering 95% of assessed roads are unsafe for pedestrians, even as 78% of residents walk daily out of necessity, according to C40 Knowledge Hub .

Derek Molina·August 29, 2026
A diverse group of people happily walking on a clean, tree-lined sidewalk in a vibrant urban neighborhood with shops and cafes.
Local Guides

What Are Walkable Neighborhoods and Why Do They Matter for Urban Planning?

In Ahmedabad, India, 65 volunteers from the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT) piloted a new walkability index, underscoring a global push to quantify pedestrian-friendly urban de

Derek Molina·August 1, 2026