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March 11, 2025

On GDCI’s 10th Anniversary, announcing ten inaugural winners of the Street Shaper Award

Ten years in to GDCI, we’ve worked to transform streets around the world, inspiring leaders, informing practitioners, and inviting communities to imagine what’s possible when we design streets that put people first. But none of it would have been possible without the enthusiastic collaboration of urban leaders around the globe, who continue to pave the way for safer streets and better cities. In celebration of these leaders and their impact, GDCI is introducing the Street Shaper Awards.

On GDCI’s 10th Anniversary, announcing ten inaugural winners of the Street Shaper Award
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: Four Global Cities to Receive In-Depth Training and Resources for Building Child-Friendly Streets

November 20, 2019

Press Release: Four Global Cities to Receive In-Depth Training and Resources for Building Child-Friendly Streets

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI), announced that four cities—Fortaleza, Brazil; Kigali, Rwanda; Santiago, Chile; and Tirana, Albania—have been selected for in-depth technical assistance and training, along with supplemental funding to develop child-friendly streets as part of GDCI’s Streets for Kids program.

Streets for Kids City Awards

September 9, 2019

Streets for Kids City Awards

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) today announced 12 global cities to receive training to design child-friendly streets as part of its Streets for Kids program.

Press Release:Streets For Kids Launch

April 16, 2018

Press Release:Streets For Kids Launch

New Design Guidance and Demonstration Projects Aim to Make City Streets Safer and More Enjoyable for Children and Their Caretakers