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City Reads: Amsterdam Reads New York: Canal Houses and Steep Stairs. New Construction Treats Accessibility as the Baseline.

A view of narrow historic Dutch canal houses with traditional steep gabled roofs and stone entrance steps along a waterway. AMSTERDAM · April 28, 2026...

City Reads: Nairobi Reads New York: No ADA Equivalent. The Infrastructure Gap Is Also an Opportunity to Build Differently From the Start.

A street scene in Nairobi showing pedestrians navigating uneven sidewalks and new construction projects, highlighting the contrast between emerging infrastructure and accessibility needs. NAIROBI ·...

City Reads: Seoul Reads New York: The Ramps Are Being Built. The Normate Template Is Harder to Change Than the Ramp.

Modern elevator access at a busy Seoul metro station facilitates mobility for elderly and disabled commuters. SEOUL · April 28, 2026 : Seoul’s skyline is...

The V&A’s Disability and Design Exhibition Is Over. The Question It Asked Is Still Open.

An installation view of a contemporary design gallery showcasing adaptive tools and sculptural objects intended for universal use. LONDON · April 28, 2026 : Two...

Japan Is Exporting Universal Design to Developing Nations. The World Bank Is Paying Attention.

Commuters navigate an accessible transit terminal in Tokyo, a city serving as the global model for universal design standards. TOKYO · April 28, 2026 :...

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On aging, exercise, and the robots that will assist...

bcd-W Current Today · The City As It Is — Weekly Roundup

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Breaking Barriers, Building Family — Santiago Guzmán and the Language of Trust in Latin America’s Crypto Frontier

A helicopter engineer turned educator built Latin America's largest...

Why the 18-Minute City: The Question That 15 Minutes Cannot Answer

The 15-minute city improves what exists. The 18-minute city...
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