Shared Spaces

The government in The Netherlands has voted to reduce the speed limit on its busiest highways to help the air quality in the country.

The Dutch Bijlmermeer high-rise housing estate located outside Amsterdam has seen more than a lot of trouble. But now, after years of unsuccessful regeneration effort, the Bijlmermeer is finally thriving.

France, Poland, Slovenia and Sweden offer feedback about their approach to handling the challenges of high-rise residential housing.

Energy plays an critical role in in reducing poverty and fuelling economic growth.

The European Council has set out to become the world's most competitive economy by 2010, while still focusing on sustainability.

The present of the lives of those affected by the world's worst chemical disasters.

The Netherlands Ministry of Spatial Planning takes on the issue of environmental enforcement around the world.

This issue of Shared Spaces focuses on the role that corporations can play -- now and in the future -- in creating a sustainable future.

Founded in the 1970s as a solution for housing shortages around Amsterdam and Schiphol, Almere has grown into one of the largest "new" cities in Europe.

Planners and architects offer personal perspectives on the planning challenges facing Belfast, Calcutta, Johannesburg and São Paulo.

The chief government architect of The Netherlands, discusses his vision for balancing short-term economic feasibility with long-term sustainability.

Teresa Fogelberg discusses the challenges faced by the 12 former Soviet countries as they look to build a cross border, sustainable future.