@FutureLagos

Part of the @FutureCapeTown family a non-profit think tank creating a platform for debate, awareness and action about the future of cities.

 Lagos, Nigeria
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Joined September 2013
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Deji Akinpelu@dejiakinpeluSep 4
Join RECLAIMING THE CITY: Lagos’ Empty Public Buildings & the Manufactured Scarcity, A policy advisory presentation & expert panel discussion on repurposing public assets for affordable, sustainable housing. Wed. Sept, 9, 2026 11:00 AM 🔗 Register here: luma.com/8fe66b9v
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Understanding how climate change affects #cities at the individual level requires a community-based approach to data collection. By using citizen science, cities can move beyond broad averages to figure out who is most vulnerable, where & when. 👉 bit.ly/4fPaYEm
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C40 Cities@c40citiesJul 29
Climate resilience starts long before a disaster strikes. Cooler streets, flood-ready neighbourhoods, reliable public transport, prepared communities – these are the building blocks that set the foundation for a climate-resilient city.
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#Cities around the 🌎 are showing that seemingly simple changes to surfaces, like painting roofs white or planting 🌳s, can significantly lower temperatures. See how different infrastructure solutions can be combined to meet resilience & health goals ➡️ bit.ly/3HbETcy
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Urban development & nature are often positioned as at odds with each other 🤼 — but nature can help us build resilient #cities. By implementing green spaces 🌳, cities can combat urban heat, boost native biodiversity & improve residents' health. More 👉 bit.ly/45aSObz
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Nigeria’s climate gamble: Can NDC 3.0 deliver net-zero by 2060? environewsnigeria.com/nigeri… via @environewsng

Nigeria’s climate gamble: Can NDC 3.0 deliver net-zero by 2060? - EnviroNews - latest environment...

Nigeria’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), officially submitted in September 2025, represents the country’s most ambitious climate commitment to date. It is designed as a blueprint...

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An Australian company has created fluorescent road markings for better visibility at night.
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“Where is the culture of Lagos? It’s eroding because traditional institutions are compromised, trading heritage for land. Property is not the only form of development.” – Deji Akinpelu on STV 📺 Full video: YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=UB6Iroc1… #RethinkingLagos #UrbanJustice
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Rent-to-own is NOT social housing, it’s just business. Says Mr. Benn. True social housing means providing affordable homes for those who genuinely can’t pay market rent. 👉 Watch here youtube.com/watch?v=BOtyLKSs… #RethinkingLagos #SocialHousing #AffordableHousing #LagosHousingCrisis
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ITDP
@ITDP_HQ27 Aug 2025
Cities that put pedestrians first blend safe infrastructure with vibrant activity and prioritize walking over cars Learn how design activity-rich spaces and policy help cities become more walkable and people-focused Check it out: itdp.org/multimedia/pedestri…
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🌳 Paris just transformed one of its most iconic squares: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville. Once a vast stone esplanade, it’s now an urban forest. Inaugurated on June 21, 2025, this project is reshaping how the city tackles climate, space, and livability. 🌍
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Adults: “Why don't kids play outside anymore, like we used to do?” The outside we have created for them:
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🔋 Not enough energy? Africa has more than enough sun and wind. @rkyte365 shows how renewables can power every home , business and school - with the right investment. 
#LCAW2025 #GoFarGoTogether
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Study shows that cycling commuters have: 🧠 19% lower risk of all-cause dementia 🧠 22% lower risk of Alzheimer's 🧠 40% lower risk of young-onset dementia 🧠 17% lower risk of late-onset dementia Imagine this was a pill💊! How much would people and governments pay?
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UN-Habitat
@UNHABITAT26 May 2025
Droughts & floods aren’t opposites - they’re two sides of the same climate crisis. The fix? Smarter cities: nature-based solutions, resilient infrastructure, & inclusive planning. Cities must lead on climate action because there's no adapting without transforming.
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Roeselare🇧🇪 transforms a grey parking lot into Moermanpark🌳. 🏞️ 9,000 m² green space 🌳 125 trees + water channels 🌧️ Climate-resilient design 🚗 300 car parking spots not replaces 🫰 €2.3M investment 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community-driven From concrete⚪️ to cool, green, and inclusive. 💚
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'It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a #cow, or a #refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.' —@Lorespontevedra, Mayor of #Pontevedra🇪🇸 (re-elected SIX times)
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WRI Africa@WRIafrica16 Apr 2025
🌊 Rivers in Africa's cities are under immense pressure from urban growth. But in #Kigali, #DireDawa & #Johannesburg, nature-based solutions like catchment restoration & green buffers are helping bring urban rivers back to life. Find out more: go.wri.org/RuGlIn #SUNCASA
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Closing the #digital gap in #Africa requires collaborative action, clean #energy and the right policy environment. weforum.org/stories/2025/04/…

How shared digital infrastructure can bridge the gap in Africa | World Economic Forum

Shared digital infrastructure would enable African countries to fully access the global economy. Closing the gap requires collaboration and clean energy.

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Planetizen
@planetizen7 Apr 2025
San Diego Swaps Parking Lane for Kid-Friendly Mini Park - h/t The San Diego Union-Tribune dlvr.it/TK192P
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