Barcelona — European tourist-magnet meets local rebellion: the city shifts from being consumed to being reclaimed through citizen activism, public-space experiments and sustainable mobility.
Buenos Aires — A sprawling Argentinian capital wrestling with infrastructure strain and inequality, where grassroots planners and citizens collaborate to reclaim city space for everyday life.
Beirut — A resilient capital bearing scars of war and crisis, where everyday citizens step up to rebuild, rejuvenate and redefine urban life from the ground up.
New Orleans — Post-Katrina city still rebuilding its identity, grappling with resilience, tourism pressures and neighbourhood renewal — with local voices refusing to be sidelined.
Hamilton — Mid-sized Canadian city emerging from the shadow of its larger neighbour, showing how industrial legacy, community action and fresh imagination can reshape a city’s future.
Taipei — A dynamic East Asian metropolis balancing historic roots, rapid growth and political tension, driven by citizens redesigning mobility, greenery and civic voice.
