Do We Have a Right to the City? Evolution of Tbilisi’s Urban Movements Discussing the example of Tbilisi, the author analyses some of the major challenges facing contemporary urban policy in Georgia, as well as the evolution of ideas and forms of protest that urban movements deploy to address them. By Anano Tsintsabadze
Kibe Project (2021) The 7 Dzmebi Kakabadzeebi courtyard staircase is one of the most iconic 19th century structures in Tbilisi, Georgia. The construction stands dilapidated and near collapse, as one of the last wooden spiral staircases in the city.
The Eventful Turn: Baku and Mega-Event Led Urban Changes In a post-industrial era where cities across the globe have taken an entrepreneurial approach to urban territorial management, mega-events have become a prominent part of urban policies (Harvey, 1989). The Olympics and the Formula 1 World Championship are examples of internationally-significant mega-events, typically with an abundance of visitors and global media audiences of billions. By David Gogishvili
Make City Festival. Report on participation On June 11-28 2015, Berlin hosted Make City festival which focused on the issues of urban commons, sustainable urban planning and participatory urban development and invited hundreds of guest from around the world to bring stories and experiences of the cities they come from. By Arpineh Galfayan