How Local People Prevailed Over a Major Developer in London — in Six Questions
One year after joining our series “The Housing Fix,” local campaigner Andreea reflects on the group’s recent victory over the Aylesham development plan
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There Has Always Been a Moment in New York to Reshape Power
Activist Hae-Lin Choi, co-founder of Hands Off NYC, explains why the worst of ICE operations may still be ahead in New York City — and how New Yorkers are preparing to resist
The City’s Best Houses Open to the Public
Open Houses Invite You in
Step into the homes of writers, artists, and thinkers where discussions and debates nested democracy in our cities—and be part of today’s conversations at these historic locations
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko: “It’s not Easy—but No Fight, No Win”
He spoke to The Urban Activist about the importance of showing a fighting spirit every day—and the will of Kyiv’s residents to resist
We Reported on Tehran’s Defiant Djs and Artists. Now, at War, They’ve Fallen Silent
Back in January, we reported on those in the music scene defying Iran’s cultural red lines. Now, living through war, we speak to them again about whether change in Iran still feels possible
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The Invisible Infrastructure Tokyo’s Cyclists Are Trying to Protect
Cycling thrives in Tokyo without wide lanes, but that unique system is now at risk—and a grassroots group is fighting to preserve it
London Calling: Inside the Fight to Stay on London’s Streets
The loss of local businesses serving communities seemed inevitable across London—until grassroots groups, urban planning students, and residents stepped in
A Paris Cinema Saved for the Next Generations
Backed by thousands of donors and volunteers, an independent cinema in Paris was saved from redevelopment and is now community-owned
