Every year on September 22, cities around the globe mark World Car Free Day. It’s a moment to pause and imagine what urban life could look like if streets belonged more to people than to cars. It’s not just about leaving the car at home for one day; it’s about sparking conversations, testing new ideas, … More World Car Free Day: Reimagining Cities Beyond Cars
I have some exciting news to share! This fall, I am starting a PhD in Urban Studies at Western University. My research will focus on Mobility Justice under the co-supervision of Dr. Jason Gilliland and Dr. Roza Tchoukaleyska. My intention for this blog post is twofold. First, to inform you that I will be posting … More Join the Mobility Justice Conversation: Stories, Ideas & Publications
Cycling is the most energy-efficient form of transport ever used by humans, requiring between one third to one half of the energy required for walking the same distance. Which transport is the fairest of them all? – The Conversation The book Bicycling Science (published by MIT press) shows that in ideal conditions (mild temperature, low … More Bicycle: The Apex of Energy Efficiency
Tom woke up excited, he was joining a climate rally for the first time. He always considered himself a pro-environment person. But now, seeing Greta and all the protests happening around the world, he felt inspired, even called to participate. The experience was exhilarating, to be in a peaceful protest with hundreds of people publicly … More You believe in global warming, how about your bank?
The initial set of localized SDGs for London, Ontario was identified through a community-based approach. Our research was based on 13 local documents. Three main documents were mapped to the SDGs. They are the London For All report, London Community Foundation: vital signs report and City of London 2019-2023 Strategic Plan. Respectively, they address eleven, fifteen and … More An SDG Local Indicator Set for London, ON
A school that cares about social and emotional development, as well as academic performance. A school that has reverence for nature as one of its core values. A school where teachers are intentional about being a lifelong role model for their students, following them throughout the grades and connecting with them on a deeper level. … More Waldorf Education 100
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