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Start Date : 24 Mar 11 |
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End Date : 24 Mar 11 |
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Location: Seville, Spain |
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Rapid urbanization and motorization, worsening traffic congestion, accidents and increasing health problems present significant technological, economical and policy challenges for cities in developing countries. To respond to current problems in fast growing cities in the South, investments for sustainable urban mobility options are essential to achieve urban regions that reduce their environmental impacts besides being socially inclusive and economically efficient. In the context of efforts towards sustainable urban development worldwide UN-HABITAT, the United Nations agency for human settlements, promotes better conditions for nonmotorized transport options as a sustainable and cost-efficient urban mobility solution to reduce greenhouse gas emission and contribute to poverty alleviation. Gehl Architects are leading advocates for sustainable urban mobility as a vital means to improve urban life quality, and have recently advised cities such as Guangzhou/China and Mexico City on urban infrastructure improvements. The key challenges in many cities of developing countries and emerging economies are lack of awareness about the wide benefits of cycling, limited technical capacity to design improved non-motorized infrastructure and scarce financial resources for the implementation of necessary investments. Velo-city2011 |
Flyer Workshop Velo-City 2011