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Copenhagenize: The Definitive Guide to Global Bicycle Urbanism

Copenhagenize: The Definitive Guide to Global Bicycle Urbanism

The definitive guide to designing our cities for bicycles as transport

2018

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Dec 11, 2025

Five Amazing Things a Pocket Park Can Do for Its Neighbourhood

Pocket parks turn forgotten urban corners into green, people-first spaces that boost health, calm streets, and strengthen neighbourhood…

Five Amazing Things a Pocket Park Can Do for Its Neighbourhood

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Jul 14, 2025

The Unexpected Story of the World’s Largest Tactical Urbanism Project — in a Warzone

Discover how TORV Kyiv became the world’s largest tactical urbanism project — in Kyiv during a war and made by volunteers from 18 nations

The Unexpected Story of the World’s Largest Tactical Urbanism Project — in a Warzone

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Apr 14

20 Visionary Cities for Urban Tree and Greening Policies

You’d think in 2026 we wouldn’t still have to explain why trees matter in cities. And yet here we are. We will spend billions on “smart”…

20 Visionary Cities for Urban Tree and Greening Policies

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Apr 12

In Praise of Sidewalks — and Outdoor Seating Generally

I am currently writing my next book called Welcome to Analogville — how low-tech solutions will save us. A book about urbanism in times of…

In Praise of Sidewalks — and Outdoor Seating Generally

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Nov 16, 2025

Eternal: My Journey Into Longevity, Myths & Modern Obsessions

A wild, personal dive into humanity’s obsession with cheating death: myths, billionaires, immortality science and its consequences

Eternal: My Journey Into Longevity, Myths & Modern Obsessions

Mikael Colville-Andersen

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Oct 26, 2025

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — The Cost of Kindness

The volunteer spirit in Ukraine is under threat of burnout.

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — The Cost of Kindness

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Oct 25, 2025

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — The Reckoning of Continuity

Mental health challenges are a generational issue for Ukraine

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — The Reckoning of Continuity

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Oct 24, 2025

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — The Architecture of Aftermath

Exploring the cost of post-war pivoting

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — The Architecture of Aftermath

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Oct 24, 2025

Are We Prepared for the Climatic Pessimum?

Are we ready for the greatest migration in human history?

Are We Prepared for the Climatic Pessimum?

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Oct 23, 2025

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — A Nation Held Together by Women

Ukraine’s future depends on the women holding the nation together through war, resilience, and the quiet work of survival.

The Anatomy of a Post-Bravery Society — A Nation Held Together by Women

Mikael Colville-Andersen

Mikael Colville-Andersen

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Urban designer, author and host of the global documentary series about urbanism, The Life-Sized City. Impatient Idealist. Volunteering in Ukraine since 2022

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