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April 2, 2014

Experiential ride and Urban Electric mobility at WUF

Meeting point for first session –experiential ride (2:00pm -3:30pm): bicycle parking in front of WUF registration UN Habitat, Wuppertal Institute, with support from SLoCaT and Despacio Venue for second session (3:45pm – 5:30pm): Red Pavilion, Room 19 Subtitle of the Event: Experiential ride and Panel discussion on the widespread uptake of Electric Vehicles and improvements…

March 7, 2014

Configuring the Urban Night

Efficiency, environmental impact and quality of life in contemporary Medellín (download flyer) Hosted by LSE Cities, Despacio and Parque Explora, and with participation from Medellín Municipality, this panel discussion aims at mapping and understanding the role urban lighting can play in improving livelihoods, increasing safety and fostering sustainable environmental policies for cities. Representatives of lighting…

March 7, 2014

The Colombian Model of urban regeneration: What are the lessons for other cities around the World?

World Urban Forum 7, Medellin, Colombia – 2014 – Workshop (April 9th, 4-6pm) Taking advantage of the concentration of national and international urban planners as well as urban policy makers and practitioners in Medellin during the World Urban Forum, this workshop aims to examine these urban policies in order to look at concrete timelines: the…

February 18, 2014

Review: Cycling and Cyclists around the World

Review by Santhosh Kodukula, ICLEI Many cities constantly face the perplexing conundrum “How do we increase our bicycle modal share?” Similarly, people sitting on a motor bike or in their car think cycling is a sport that poor take part in, getting tired cycling to their low paying jobs and bearing the brunt of the…

February 8, 2014

Transport study tour

Below you’ll find information about our upcoming study tour to transport systems in Medellín, Bogotá and Pereira in Colombia during April 12-16, 2014. Full information is available from Laura Mendoza – LMendoza(at)despacio(dot)org  The full document describing all details of the study tour is here: Transport study tour to Colombian cities

October 24, 2013

Slowly Slowing Sag Harbor

Together with a group of concerned residents, Despacio is helping make Sag Harbor a safer place to walk and bike. Jonas Hagen presented the results of the February 2013 Active Transport workshop to the Planning Board of the Village of Sag Harbor on August 20th, and then presented a “Traffic Calming Toolbox” to the Village Board (the Mayor and…

October 4, 2013

Transitions In UX Design

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.

October 4, 2013

Portugal 2013 road-trip gallery

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.

October 4, 2013

Josh Woodward – Already There

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.

October 4, 2013

Recent trends in storytelling

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work.