JAVA + KNSM ISLAND COMMUNITIES RACE TO RECYCLE Racers start at the current local plastic recycling rate: 7.4% of households. During FabCity’s 10 weeks, they race 17 April through 26…

WeOwnTheCity is a roving exhibition which originated from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Researched and co-curated by CITES Foundation Amsterdam in 2011–2012, the exhibition showcased innovative community practices and new urban development…

CITIES recently engaged in a research project named WeOwnTheCity where we examined the ways in which citizens are increasingly starting to take ownership over their cities. The research and analysis…

In connection with the exhibition WeOwnTheCity the 24th of August ARCAM has arranged a bus tour, where you will have the opportunity to get an insight into the emergence of…

WeOwnTheCity, Amsterdam: August 24th – October 6th WeOwnTheCity portrays emerging urban initiatives in Amsterdam, connecting research with photography. Three Amsterdam-based organizations (CITIES, GUP and ARCAM) work together for the first…

They don’t need much light or space, they’re easy to grow and according to this TED-talk, they can even save the world in 6 different ways. Mushrooms sound like a perfect choice…

SUSTAINABLE SUMMER SCHOOL-MAASTRICHT Video from youtube.com CITIES was invited to give a lecture on FARMING THE CITY’s projects for the Sustainable Summer School. REcentre together with the renowned Institute without…

“Re-Action! Social Sustainability through Innovation” Picture from recentre.org CITIES is participating in an exhibition organized by REcentre-a centre for sustainable design that is a focused on gathering knowledge on and…