Blogs on public spaces

Seeing the future(s) of Armenia
Published on Thursday, 23 May 2019
The innovative practice of “futures studies” offers a new vision for urban development in Armenia
Room to play – the missing link in Asian cities
Published on Monday, 11 February 2019
No matter the urban pressures in Asia and Pacific, governments and their partners must provide spaces for communities to play and interact.
Green cities are not just for the elite
Published on Monday, 20 February 2017
Environmentally friendly urban development should benefit all citizens.
How affordable are the most livable cities in Asia and the Pacific?
Published on Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Tokyo, Seoul or Singapore illustrate how inclusive urban development, despite high cost of living, can make a city livable.
Creating viable public spaces beyond aesthetics in Asian cities
Published on Monday, 05 October 2015
Public spaces, this year’s theme for World Habitat Day, are increasingly coming under threat by rapid urbanization in Asia, where cities desperately need to maintain and expand public spaces to enhance mobility, counter the effects of climate change, and create income opportunities.