by Gil Peñalosa | Jun 10, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways ⇢ Well‑designed, co‑created parks and streetscapes can reverse decades‑long declines in social cohesion and faith in government. ⇢ Embedding public space investments within broader neighbourhood stabilization and mixed-use infill yields synergistic gains...
by Gil Peñalosa | May 27, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways ⇢ Both natural and urban destinations suffer degradation when visitor numbers exceed the capacity of their core assets, i.e., ecosystems in nature and local way of life in cities. ⇢ Overtourism leads to housing displacement (Airbnb conversion),...
by Gil Peñalosa | May 13, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways ⇢ Cycling symbolizes autonomy, health and sustainability, but its rise depended on systemic shifts in street design and social norms—not on bikes alone. ⇢ Transitions demand holistic, multi‑level strategies that integrate infrastructure, behaviour...
by Gil Peñalosa | Apr 15, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways ⇢ Designing for delight—playful “snot-and-drool” moments—makes places memorable and adored. ⇢ Embody kindness in design: small gestures of care ripple into broader social solidarity. ⇢ While individual “first acts” (unpaved road, treehouse, school...
by Gil Peñalosa | Apr 1, 2025 | Webinar
Key Takeaways North Vancouver’s ambition is to become the “healthiest small city in the world” by placing public health at the center of urban planning and design. The city’s vision is rooted in the idea that every decision should be evaluated based on its impact on...
