Reclaiming streets for people: Lessons from the SPARK project in the Philippines

Reclaiming streets for people: Lessons from the SPARK project in the Philippines

ByChris Hidalgo

Owning a car is a common aspiration for many Filipinos. But they also believe their cities can be more walking- and cycling-friendly in the future. The SPARK project helped turn that vision into action in Quezon City and Pasig City through tactical urbanism interventions that made streets safer and more accessible for active mobility.

Rate this sidewalk: How community mapping turns walks into actionable data

Rate this sidewalk: How community mapping turns walks into actionable data

ByJameela Antoniette Mendoza

In Quezon City and Pasig City, Philippines, the SPARK Project centers on a participatory approach with community volunteers using a digital walkability app to review their own streets -rating sidewalks, crossings, and intersections- to share firsthand insights on how to make their neighborhoods safer and more walkable.

Five reasons why oceans are important to cities and why cities are important for our oceans

Five reasons why oceans are important to cities and why cities are important for our oceans

ByAriel Dekovic

Local and regional governments are paying attention to the multilateral oceans agenda because of the myriad ways life in coastal cities, towns and regions depends on the health and sustainability of our oceans.