A climate for sharing and learning
Fiona Mannion explains how a European project is furthering the exchange of best practice to help towns and cities adapt to climate change
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International work draws on inspirational and innovative projects from our network of contacts across the globe
Cities turning themselves green (and blue)
16th May 2011 By Clare Goff
From floods in Memphis to wildfires in Lancashire, extreme weather conditions are on the rise. As climate change gathers pace and the vulnerability of communities in urban areas becomes more apparent, a new database of local responses provides some answers
European co-ops: A ‘reality check’ for UK public service vision
5th May 2011 By Clare Goff
David Cameron has cited Swedish and Spanish co-operative schools as models for public service mutuals in this country. But a new report from Co-operativesUK finds the UK has a long way to go if it is to mirror international experiences of public service delivery by co-operatives.
Fitting strategies
12th April 2011 By admin
Irmelind Kirchner and Clare Goff explore the different approaches being taken in Japan to deal with its shrinking and ageing population
Tall order
18th March 2011 By Clare Goff
As poverty in Toronto’s residential tower blocks becomes increasingly more concentrated, campaigners are calling for a collaborative approach to the issue. Clare Goff reports.
Tackling an age-old problem
21st February 2011 By Austin Macauley
Japan’s rapidly ageing population demands new approaches in its cities. Patsy Dell and Sarah Longlands look at a development that’s grappling with the issue
A natural connection
28th January 2011 By Anthony Woods-Waters
Anthony Woods Waters reports on a burgeoning relationship between the US city of Little Rock and Newcastle upon Tyne
A wealth of difference
17th December 2010 By Nicholas Falk
Infrastructure is a common goal in successful European cities. It’s time we followed suit, says Nicholas Falk
Michelin star Italian
17th November 2010 By Clare Goff
Clare Goff visits a city in Italy that’s proving sustainability and regeneration can go hand in hand
