In this inspiring reflection, Germán Enríquez shares how World Urban Parks shaped his professional path — from his early days at Parque Metropolitano de León to launching San Pedro Parques and helping host the WUP Congress.
How did World Urban Parks come to be? In this in-depth article, Dr. Digby Whyte takes us through the fascinating origins and evolution of WUP—from its roots in IFPRA in 1957 to its transformation into a global movement for urban parks.
Mark Bowater reflects on his global journey in parks, urging professionals to lead, connect, and create better cities through WUP.
Discover a new way to measure green exposure in cities with the Komorebi Index, combining street-level imagery and pedestrian data to improve urban health. Learn how this innovative method can guide smarter, greener city planning.
Neil McCarthy, former CEO of World Urban Parks, provides invaluable insights into the current and future landscape of urban parks worldwide.
“Sponge cities” describes urban areas with significant natural areas such as trees, lakes, and parks or other good designs intended to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
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