Construction and urban development

How engineering is safeguarding our heritage

Mariana Toro Nader

Identity, a sense of belonging, historical insight, traditional skills, education, culture—these are just a few of the benefits that come from understanding our heritage. Various initiatives are stepping up to protect it, proving that the relationship between human progress and cultural preservation can go hand in hand.

Construction and urban development

From cities that discriminate to cities for everyone: inclusive urban planning

By Yolanda G. Menéndez

Design of cities and towns is a powerful tool when used to exclude certain groups of people. Introducing inclusive urban planning… to correct past wrongs.