In March 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on Designing for Safe Speeds —our latest supplement to the award-winning Global Street Design Guide. The series will explore key principles from the guide, share practical design strategies, and highlight real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are managing speeds and saving lives.
Buzeta ‘Caminable’ – Opening Streets for Play and Physical Activity in Cerrillos, Chile
Ciudad Emergente partnered with the Municipality of Cerrillos and the Mayor University to do a pop-up transformation of 7th Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly space, connecting an elementary school serving 350 children with a nearby park, and creating a safer and more playful space.
Surakarta Child-friendly and Inclusive City (SUKARIA)
In Solo, Indonesia, the non-profit Kota Kita partnered with the Surakarta City Department of Transportation to redesign two streets near a high school, benefiting more than 500 students and residents. More than 400 kids, caregivers, and community members participated. The interim transformation created a safer, more attractive, and more inclusive environment for children by reclaiming public space for pedestrians and introducing traffic-calming elements and street art.
Zümrütevler Meydan Dönüşüm Provası, Maltepe Belediyesi ve Bernard van Leer Vakfı'nın birlikte yürüttüğü Maltepe95 programının parçası olarak Superpool ve NACTO Global Kent Tasarımı İnisiyatifi girişimi ile hayata geçti.
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The intervention is a joint program of Maltepe95, the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s İstanbul95 program in Istanbul, in partnership with Maltepe Municipality, SUPERPOOL and NACTO Global Urban Design Initiative.
