Walkable Cities, a matter of geometry

Every time I come across the topic of sustainable urban mobility, walkability is treated as a key factor to improve our experience in cities. However, my feeling is that more often than not, walkability as a mode of transport is associated only with leisure and recreation. A marketing strategy, a sugar coat concept in thousands … Continue reading Walkable Cities, a matter of geometry

In Search of Eco-Storytellers

Seoul, South Korea. June 2019. Photo: Ernesto Valero Thomas

On certain occasions, words used in the mass media capture the spirit of the times. The term Eco-Anxiety is all over the news. It is treated as a raising psychological condition that is affecting the global population, particularly children and teens. While some people blame it on ecological alarmists and panic mongers, there are good … Continue reading In Search of Eco-Storytellers