A comprehensive approach to urban agriculture in Pinhais

An innovative and multi-disciplinary arts program is working to build a vibrant and culturally active community in central Victoria, Australia. People Connected Cities

O programa Todos Somos Porto Alegre é uma política pública da capital gaúcha, liderada pela Prefeitura Municipal, com a participação ativa da sociedade – representada por empresas privadas, cooperativas, instituições sociais, universidades, associações e movimentos sociais, entre outros atores –, a fim de promover acesso a alternativas de trabalho e renda aos condutores de VTHs...

Seeking to preserve its unique and rich cultural and historical legacy, the capital of Ecuador, Quito, is pursuing a sustainable future. Its first actions are with the private sector, academia and civil society – promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing the city’s carbon footprint. Connected Cities Actions

The ‘Exitos’ program in Querétaro, Mexico, is building links between buyers and local entrepreneurs to increase production, employment and investment in the city and reduce dependency on welfare. A commercially focused approach to counter the poverty that faces almost 40 per cent of this growing Mexican state capital, the collaboratively managed program enables micro-businesses to...

Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa and a major African hub, is well known for its natural beauty. Blessed with rich biological diversity but also facing challenges from rapid urbanization and unemployment, the City of Capetown is investing in a sustainable future. Connected Cities

The award-winning Abalimi is helping South Africa’s Cape Town residents initiate and maintain organic food growing and nature conservation projects with long-term social and environmental benefits. Connected Cities