Shades of hope: Collective action to heal and restore Beirut
2 friends, 200 volunteers, 817 homes restored in Beirut so far. The initiative Bebw’shebbek has found an alternative expression to unfold in a scarred urban landscape and induce hope.
Barcelona wears Top Manta, true clothing made by illegal people
Barcelona, Spain
Super Chefs step in for working women in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
Pioneering a circular city. At Haus der Statistik nothing is wasted
In Berlin grassroots initiatives and municipality are masterminding a town hall of the future in a pioneer quarter to decouple the city's economic growth from environmental impacts, in addition to an avant-garde cultural approach.
Berlin, Germany
An urban garden brings new life to Berlin cemeteries
In Berlin urban garden pioneers have spotted the potential of increasing idle space at cemeteries to foster sustainability and fulfill the purpose of remembrance.
Munich, Germany
La Plaza Cultural: The wisdom of a visionary garden
New York, NY, USA
We are here Venice. Back soon but better
Venice, Italy
Food warriors in New York. The Fight of our Century
New York, NY, USA
People with ideas, cities with character
In pictures
Neighbourhood concierge in Paris. Cleaning, helping out and good humor.
Hand Off The Wall Festival – Moving Female Street Artists into the Mainstream
Part of public art series The Commons by artist Gretta Low
Flowers in Vienna slow down cars and signal play streets
Street art honours former residents in LGBT neighbourhood
Urban cycling versus spatial efficiency in existing buildings
Street art at Nomadic Gardens in Shoreditch, London
Street art in creative neighbourhood Shoreditch
Pride ATMs in the City, London
