This TEDx talk, presented on October 17, 2020, at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, addressed climate change and sustainability. Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos, from the Environmental

This TEDx talk, presented on October 17, 2020, at TEDxEuropeanSustainabilityAcademy Crete, addressed climate change and sustainability. Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos, from the Environmental Engineering School at TU Crete and founder of the Renewable & Sustainable Energy Lab (ReSEL), shared insights into Rethymno's successful sustainable mobility initiative.

He detailed the H2020 CIVITAS Destinations project, which engaged diverse stakeholders to implement policy-based mobility solutions. This program significantly improved residents' quality of life, enhanced the city's image, and enriched visitor experiences, establishing Rethymno as a 'lighthouse example' for other EU cities. For more information, visit www.resel.tuc.gr or learn about TEDx at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

In her TEDxPhilly talk, "Moving from The Grand Vision to The Grand Adjustment," architecture critic Inga Saffron challenges cities to prioritize existing dwellers over skyscraper fantasies. She

In her TEDxPhilly talk, "Moving from The Grand Vision to The Grand Adjustment," architecture critic Inga Saffron challenges cities to prioritize existing dwellers over skyscraper fantasies. She argues for a shift in focus towards improving urban amenities.

Saffron advocates for upgrading transit, adding bike lanes, increasing walkability, and creating great parks and public plazas. She believes density and sustainability can be achieved through a range of densities, not just skyscrapers, citing successful mid-rise buildings. Cities must be flexible and adaptable.