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Case studies of urban transformation from around the world — from cycling Copenhagen to the participatory budget of Porto Alegre. What works and what lessons Ukrainian cities can take.
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01Copenhagen · Denmark
Copenhagen: How the Bicycle Became the City's Main Mode of Transport
Copenhagen is often called the bicycle capital of the world, but this status is not the result of a unique mentality or favorable climate, but rather the consequence of consistent and bold urban policy.
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02Barcelona · Spain
Barcelona's Superblocks: Streets Returned to the People
The concept of 'superblocks' (super-illes) in Barcelona is one of the most famous modern examples of how a metropolis can radically shift priorities by reclaiming space from cars in favor of pedestrians.
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03Medellín · Colombia
Medellín: Social Urbanism and Cable Cars Instead of Fear
The experience of Colombia's Medellín is a classic example of how a city once considered the most dangerous in the world managed to overcome a profound crisis by changing its approach to urban planning.
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04Paris · France
Paris and the 15-Minute City: Everything Nearby
The '15-minute city' concept, actively implemented by the Paris authorities, offers a new urban planning model where all essential services are accessible to residents within a short walk or bike ride.
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05Seoul · South Korea
Cheonggyecheon in Seoul: How Demolishing a Highway Brought a River Back to the City
The Cheonggyecheon river restoration project in Seoul is one of the world's most famous examples of how cities can correct the mistakes of the past by moving away from car-centric infrastructure.
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06Singapore · Singapore
Singapore: A City in Nature and Vertical Greenery
Singapore has made an unprecedented transition from a densely built metropolis to an innovative 'city in nature' concept, where green spaces are physically integrated into architecture at all levels.
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