Tags
Social
-
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…
-
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…
-
5 Nairobi parks with surprising histories behind them
Most people experience Nairobi’s parks as places to pass through, rest, exercise or meet friends. But many of these spaces…
-
How Public Spaces Quietly Help Prevent Waterborne Diseases in Nairobi
When people think about flooding in Nairobi, they usually think about damaged roads, traffic or overflowing rivers. But flooding creates…
-
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…
-
What Would Actually Happen If Nairobi Had No Public Spaces?
It’s easy to think of public spaces as optional. Places for leisure, relaxation or passing time. But if they disappeared,…
-
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…
-
What If Public Spaces Could Quiet Your Racing Thoughts?
In cities like Nairobi, your mind is almost never at rest. Even when you’re not doing anything, it is still…
-
What if you could predict climate risks before they become disasters?
In many parts of Nairobi, climate challenges don’t arrive as surprises. Flooding. Heat. Pollution. They happen in patterns. In the…
-
3 Ways Public Spaces Shape Your Business Performance Without You Realising It
When businesses think about performance, they usually focus on what they can control. Pricing, products, marketing, operations, etc. Everything that…