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Why Resilient Cities Cannot Be Built From Boardrooms Alone
At this year’s World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Public Space Network participated in a UN-Habitat-convened session titled Scaling…
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What if the solution to climate adaptation was already sitting between people’s homes?
One of the biggest mindset shifts happening inside the Cool Waters Academy is realizing that climate adaptation does not always…
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Nairobi Is Starting to Fight Floods, Heat and Pollution Using Nature. Here’s How.
For a long time, cities tried to solve urban problems by overpowering nature. More concrete, more drainage, more hard infrastructure.nBut…
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The Future of Nairobi Is Being Shaped in Dandora. Here’s Why.
Dandora is rarely associated with the future. When people think about where the city is heading, they tend to picture…
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How Nairobi’s Oldest Park Has Been Quietly Supporting Your Life for Over 100 Years
Most people don’t think about City Park unless they need somewhere to go. A place to sit, walk or get…
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What If Public Spaces Are Nairobi’s Most Overlooked Money-Making Opportunity?
When people think about making money in Nairobi, they rarely think about public space. They think about jobs.Businesses.Investments. But not…
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What If Public Spaces Are Nairobi’s Most Overlooked Mental Health Asset?
In Nairobi, public spaces are often designed around activity. Places to move.To gather.To pass through. But there is another role…
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Why Community-Led Projects Often Perform Better Over Time
When people hear “community-led projects,” they often think of participation. Consultations.Meetings.Workshops. And while those are part of it, they don’t…
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Why Small Things No One Notices Can Make or Break a Public Space
When a public space isn’t working well, the first instinct is to blame something big. Lack of funding.Poor design.Limited investment.…
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Here’s How Cities Like Nairobi Can Rainfall Manage Better
When heavy rain falls on a city, flooding often feels inevitable. But it usually isn’t. In many cases, the difference…