About Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI)

The Global Designing Cities Initiative (GDCI) was launched in 2014, with a mission to transform streets
around the world. We inspire leaders, inform practitioners, and invite communities to imagine what’s
possible when we design streets that put people first. We are a team of designers, planners, and urban
strategists committed to reimagining streets as places for people, shaping cities that are safe, healthy,
accessible, and equitable for everyone. The strategies and best practices in our Global Street Design
Guide are the foundation of our work, and they have been applied in cities across the globe, helping to
update policies, build local capacity, implement and evaluate projects, and scale up impact.