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Humane Urbanism has a simple belief: when people, places, and communities are under threat, we all have a responsibility to act. We bring people together not because we have all the answers, but because lasting recovery begins with listening, collaboration, and care.

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Report

Global perspectives on cities in extreme conditions

Bringing together the views of global experts and international case studies, this report shares practical lessons on how cities can recover from crisis through collaboration, cultural identity and resilient, people-centred design. Based on Humane Urbanism Conversations, hosted in January 2025.

Black text on a blue background displaying the title of the report: Global Perspectives on Cities in Extreme Conditions

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Report

Global perspectives on cities in extreme conditions

Bringing together the views of global experts and international case studies, this report shares practical lessons on how cities can recover from crisis through collaboration, cultural identity and resilient, people-centred design. Based on Humane Urbanism Conversations, hosted in January 2025.

Black text on a blue background displaying the title of the report: Global Perspectives on Cities in Extreme Conditions

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Report

Global perspectives on cities in extreme conditions

Bringing together the views of global experts and international case studies, this report shares practical lessons on how cities can recover from crisis through collaboration, cultural identity and resilient, people-centred design. Based on Humane Urbanism Conversations, hosted in January 2025.

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The Humane Urbanism Podcast

A new podcast featuring global city leaders sharing insights on preparing for extreme conditions with care, courage and a strong sense of humanity.

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Podcast

The Humane Urbanism Podcast

A new podcast featuring global city leaders sharing insights on preparing for extreme conditions with care, courage and a strong sense of humanity.

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Podcast

The Humane Urbanism Podcast

A new podcast featuring global city leaders sharing insights on preparing for extreme conditions with care, courage and a strong sense of humanity.

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The people behind Humane Urbanism

Mehmet Kalyoncu

Mehmet Kalyoncu

Cem Yılmaz

Cem Yılmaz

Jason Prior

Jason Prior

Bünyamin Derman

Bünyamin Derman

Leyla van der Waarde

Leyla van der Waarde

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The Humane Urbanism Foundation is a non-profit organisation that helps cities recover from and prepare for extreme conditions such as disasters and conflicts in ways that put people first.

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©2026 Humane Urbanism foundation. All rights reserved.

The Humane Urbanism Foundation is a non-profit organisation that helps cities recover from and prepare for extreme conditions such as disasters and conflicts in ways that put people first.

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©2026 Humane Urbanism foundation. All rights reserved.