@OpuCollective

OPU is an urban collective, based in Cyprus that envisions to reimagine urban living and co-create positive environments for all.

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Joined September 2023
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Λόλα, να ένα μήλο.
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Paris has removed the paving from its city hall square and transformed it into an urban forest.
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I feel like we don’t mention enough how incredible of a technological feat it is to be able to view nearly every street in the world from an app
Vintage Maps
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The world map according to Google Street View
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It's funny because it's true.
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Pedestrians come out of nowhere because you're driving too fast. When you're driving in a city, expect people everywhere. Slow down.
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Imagine thinking a block of on street parking is more important than this? xitter.cf/newyorkcitykopp/status…
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New research finding: 'Seeing a dinosaur cycling by, makes everybody at least 17% happier' —@LucasReinds, 🦖+🚲=😁
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We’re happy to announce a new partnership! 🤝 @orgcaos is now a new strategic partner of @opu_collective
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Who is OPU? The Organization for Positive Urbanism (OPU) is a non-profit organisation based in Nicosia, Cyprus. They empower citizens to actively identify urban challenges and co-create evidence-based solutions.
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Who is Orgcaos? Orgcaos is a purpose-driven design studio operating remotely from Estonia. They support projects with positive environmental and social impact, through branding and web design.
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When we first started OPU, one of our aspirations was to share insights and spark conversations about how cities work and evolve. But, there’s no better time to start than now. Here are 5 things we took away from yesterday’s ETEK event on Sustainable Mobility in Nicosia:
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4. Two major projects are in the pipeline for Nicosia: a 1980s-style multi-level motorway roundabout at the city entrance and a massive car-centric mixed-use development in Egkomi. Both risk doing an irreversible impact to the city’s fabric.
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5.Political will and leadership are crucial—but often missing. One major barrier is the lack of funding for awareness campaigns that could build public support and push decision-makers to act.
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Ο κόσμος σκοτώνεται στους δρόμους επειδή εμείς δεν αλλάζουμε πρακτικές γιατί θεωρούμε ότι κάνουμε το σωστό ... Δέστε πχ τι έκαναν στη Νέα Υόρκη . Εννεν καμιά φιλοσοφία πρέπει απλά να νοιάζεσαι .... youtu.be/BmRXK0CEEQs?si=dA87…
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Slowly and suddenly, Montreal delivered delightful streets.
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'We can't change; our city is not #Amsterdam!!' Well, so wasn't Amsterdam! It took courageous decisions and long, deliberate and consistent work. —Kinkerstraat, Amsterdam (1985 - 2024)
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Hello, we are OPU Collective First Substack Newsletter! We will be posting once a month covering our monthly agenda, urban stories (blog), share cool data and many more! Read and Subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/opucom…
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