Our Cities
A Mosaic of Villages conjoined for a Greater Purpose
Urban Transformation for All:
The vision we cherish for our cities is one that incorporates the warmth and familiarity of our villages and towns. We seek to nurture neighborhoods and districts that are not only walkable and sustainable but also profoundly inspiring and socially vibrant. Our aim is to transform our urban landscapes into havens of well-being for everyone who calls them home.
Some Resources for your interest in Urban Transformation:
As you focus on "Our Cities," as the daily habitat of a majority of the world's peoples, here are some useful resources that shed light on the importance of re-making our cities into livable, sustainable, and inclusive urban environments:
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UN-Habitat – World Urban Campaign https://www.worldurbancampaign.org
Learn about global efforts to promote sustainable urban development. -
Cities Alliance – Cities Without Slums http://www.citiesalliance.org
Find ways to address urban poverty, alleviate slums, and involve small & medium cities. -
Resilient Regions Initiative https://sustain.org/program/resilient-regions-initiative/
See case studies of sustainable water, energy, finance and local economic activity. -
New Urbanism - Principles http://www.newurbanism.org/newurbanism/principles.html
Explore walkable, mixed-use communities focused on social interaction. -
Metropolis Magazine - Liveable Cities
https://www.metropolismag.com/cities/livable-cities:
Discover innovative urban design ideas from around the world.
Exploring "Our Cities" within the Humanity Hexagon
In our continued exploration of the Humanity Hexagon, we venture into the bustling centers of human life:
"Our Cities." Cities are the crucibles of innovation, culture, and human connection, where the aspirations of diverse populations merge and flourish.
Cities as Beacons of Progress:
Great cities beckon us with the promise of abundant opportunities, the vibrancy of cultural exchange, and the allure of endless exploration. They offer the paradoxical blend of massive scale and intimate, communal spaces where individual dreams meld with collective aspirations.
If you have a special interest in this City-Life level,
you are invited to participate in several ways:
Join us here as we empower ourselves toward better city-life in its physical cleanliness, transportation efficiency, affordable housing, green spaces, recreational life, and abundant employment opportunities serving human well-being in health and education. Together, we are forming a narrative of hope where cities provide us an experience of citizenship on such a human scale that we can truthfully say: I *love* my city – not because it is taking care of me, but because I am taking care of it.