From Barcelona to Paris, cities thrive with women in charge. It’s all about sharing public space | Melissa and Chris Bruntlett

Female mayors have had notable successes in making transport in urban areas benefit everyone, not just a wealthy few According to the UN 68% of the global population will be urban dwellers by mid-century. Urbanisation at this rate, unprecedented in modern times, means cities are facing an equally unprecedented convergence of crises, from a shortage of affordable housing to increased traffic congestion causing pollution, while reducing safety and liveability. The consequences are exacerbated b...

By Melissa Bruntlett and Chris Bruntlett