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.

October 11, 2005 - Shared Spaces

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.

July 23, 2005 - Shared Spaces

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

July 22, 2005 - Shared Spaces

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

December 18, 2004 - Shared Spaces

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

September 6, 2004 - Shared Spaces

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

April 6, 2004 - Shared Spaces

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

October 22, 2003 - Shared Spaces

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

May 18, 2003 - Shared Spaces

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.

February 25, 2003 - Shared Spaces

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

February 24, 2003 - Shared Spaces

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

February 23, 2003 - Shared Spaces

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

February 13, 2003 - Shared Spaces