Measuring small towns – why definitions matter?
The definitions used to classify settlements are critical in determining the allocation of resources. To fulfil their functions, urban centres need financial resources and technical capacity. This is especially important … Continue reading
Re-learning culture in cities beyond the West
Urban scholars have long engaged with the role of culture in cities. Tracing this debate, this article outlines the evolutions of culture as an object of study in inquiries on … Continue reading
Density textures: the crowd, everyday life, and urban poverty in Manila
The experiences and perceptions of residents themselves are often left out of the debates on high-density urbanism (HDU). From our empirical snapshot of highly dense Barangay 105 in Manila, HDU … Continue reading
Spaces of quiet resistance
This article discusses the documented built environment risk determinants and the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic in these areas. Moreover, the article registers informal settlements during the pandemic as ‘spaces … Continue reading
COVID-19 and the Informal Economy
A key challenge for the post-COVID global economy is whether the disproportionate impact of the crisis on informal workers, who form the majority of the world’s workforce, will be acknowledged. … Continue reading
Gender in a just urban transition
In 2023, more than 56 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, a figure that is expected to grow to 68 percent by 2050. Almost 90 percent of … Continue reading
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