Blogs

Jairo Alejandro Gómez and Juan Carlos Duque describe how their PEAK research will  tackle urban challenges faced by public utility companies.

Bigger parks are not necessarily better for public health, according to recent findings from Peak Urban. There's a strong case for focusing on smaller parks and gardens, especially those encouraging physical activity.

The spread of the coronavirus virus provides us with a chance not only to re-examine the  great challenges population movement poses to public health and governance both in China and the globalised world.

Aditie Surie looks at the various food distribution experiments taking place in India during lockdown and investigates what this means for both workers and vulnerable consumers.

Bhawani Buswala looks at the role city drains play in the complex lives of the urban poor, including dwelling,health, and fragile livelihoods.

Juan Pablo Orjuela showcases how PEAK researchers can create a sense of belonging amongst stakeholders in their projects

Warren Smit highlights the urgency of upgrading informal settlements to reduce the risk of infectious disease.

Kangni Chai investigates the importance of the role of gender and marriage in understanding multiple-home ownership in urban China.

Qiujie Shi and Guangzhong Cao look at what underpinned the changes undergone by Bejing across two decades.

Jorge E. Patiño looks at surprise findings from his team's research and how these can support policy decisions.

As well as economic distress faced by families, attention must also be paid to lasting impact on the health and well-being of migrant children.

Bani Gill investigates how deep-rooted structural inequalities impact how urban dwellers experience the Coronavirus pandemic.