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About GDCI

GDCI was founded in 2014 by Janette Sadik-Khan and is led by Skye Duncan, Executive Director.

Our team of urban design experts have transformed over 200,000m2  of streets in over 30 countries across the globe. We have trained nearly 10,000 practitioners, engineers, city leaders, and more on global best practices of street design derived from the Global Streets Design Guide.

Our staff members are available to offer insight on safe speeds, road safety, community-led practices, street design, policy reform, capacity building, and cycling infrastructure.  Check out the bios of our talented staff here.

If you’d like to learn more about GDCI’s approach to street design, contact Fabrizio Prati, Director of Design, fabrizio@gdci.global

If you’d like to engage our staff for speaking opportunities, interviews, or more, reach out directly or at info@gdci.global.

GDCI Press Releases

Streets for Kids Launches Two New Publications

November 19, 2024

Streets for Kids Launches Two New Publications

GDCI marks this World Children's Day with the release of two new booklets, “How to Engage Kids in Street Design” and “How to Evaluate Street Transformations Near Schools.”

PRESS RELEASE: International leaders shine spotlight on Wellington’s street changes

March 18, 2024

PRESS RELEASE: International leaders shine spotlight on Wellington’s street changes

Global giants Janette Sadik-Khan (Transport Principal, Bloomberg Associates and Chair of Global Designing Cities Initiative),  and Salvador Rueda (Director of Urban Ecology Agency of Barcelona) arrived in New Zealand’s capital to back the sustainable street changes that are putting people at the heart of Wellington’s streets.

PRESS RELEASE: World Bank Endorses Global Street Design Guide

October 23, 2023

PRESS RELEASE: World Bank Endorses Global Street Design Guide

"The guidance, vision, and flexibility articulated in the Guide represents a new and important direction for cities and communities and is an indispensable tool for planning a more equitable future," says World Bank President Ajay Banga.