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Why mayors must bring joy to their cities
Mayors may need to build homes, but they also need to avoid blandification and bring joy to our cities, says Abigail Scott Paul.
Inspiration
Fabulous facades and deliberative democracy: how Sydney is reinventing its skyline
The Australian city’s skyline is shifting from ‘glass box’ monotony to uplifting design diversity. How has city planning policy changed things?
Long reads
The blandemic is harming us. So what are we going to do about it?
When it comes to making change happen, having science and public opinion on your side is only half the battle. Humanise’s Abigail Scott Paul offers seven tips for telling a story that cuts through.
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Might the buildings that surround us be worsening our health?
Consultant Paediatrician Bob Klaber on why we need to take the health impact of buildings seriously
Inspiration
A virtuous circle: why Vienna’s approach to housing leads the way
The city’s housing model is considered the gold-standard when it comes to quality design
Inspiration
Why health is the cornerstone of new development in Utrecht
The fourth-largest city in The Netherlands punches above its weight by aligning healthy living with its planning policy.
Campaign news
Humanise launches new guide urging UK Mayors to build back joy and belonging
We’re calling on Metro Mayors to use their strategic clout to build back civic pride and boost public health.
Inspiration
Reinventing Paris: how Anne Hidalgo changed the city conversation
As part of our series looking at the role of mayors in shaping cities, Sam Phillips explores how the historic French capital has embraced debate about building design as part of its renewal.
Inspiration
“A festival of curves”: the Gaudí building which changed everything
Designer Thomas Heatherwick recounts a visit to a Barcelona masterpiece, and what it means to him.
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