Cities in Action
ARISE celebrates real-world examples of cities transforming their infrastructure with sustainability in mind. These spotlights share innovations, challenges, and practical solutions from around the globe—offering inspiration and actionable insight for individuals and communities alike.
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Paris, France – The 15-Minute City
Paris is proving that sustainable urban living isn’t just possible—it’s already happening. Through the visionary 15-Minute City model, the city is reshaping its streets, neighborhoods, and daily rhythms to prioritize walkability, accessibility, and local living. With bold leadership, car-free zones, and community-focused planning, Paris is reducing emissions and revitalizing public life—one neighborhood at a time.
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Medellín, Colombia – Connecting Communities with Cable Cars
Medellín is redefining inclusive urban design through innovation in the sky. With its groundbreaking Metrocable system, the city connects hillside neighborhoods to opportunity—bridging geographic and social divides while transforming mobility into a tool for equity and regeneration.
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Rotterdam, Netherlands – Rooftops Reinvented for Climate Resilience
In Rotterdam, rooftops are doing more than sheltering buildings—they’re shaping the future. Through climate-adaptive designs like green and blue roofs, the city is turning overlooked spaces into tools for water management, urban cooling, and sustainable community life.
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Nairobi, Kenya – Greening the City from the Ground Up
In Nairobi, grassroots green space initiatives are transforming informal settlements from the ground up. Led by local residents, these projects reclaim neglected land for farming, recreation, and community healing—proving that environmental change can start with a single tree.
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Melbourne, Australia – Growing a City of Trees
Melbourne is growing its way toward a cooler, greener future. Through its ambitious Urban Forest Strategy, the city is planting thousands of trees, combating extreme heat, and turning data-driven tree care into a community-wide movement for climate resilience.
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Los Angeles, California – South LA Eco-Lab
In South LA, climate action is community-powered. The South LA Eco-Lab is transforming neighborhoods through clean energy, green infrastructure, and workforce training—proving that environmental justice starts with local leadership and deep-rooted collaboration.
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