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Chongqing City of Design Shares Sustainable Urban Development Practices at Wuhan International Symposium 2025

5 September, 2025by Chongqing City

As a UNESCO City of Design, Chongqing was invited to participate in the 2025 Wuhan International Symposium on Cultural and Creative Driven Sustainable Urban Development to share achievements in industrial design, green transportation and other fields, and expand international cooperation channels.

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2025 UNESCO Creative Cities Street Design Challenge Opens for Registration | Focus on AI & Sustainable Mobility

23 August, 2025by Chongqing City

The 2025 UNESCO Creative Cities Street Design Challenge is now open! This 2-day contest invites students to design innovative solutions for international urban streets, focusing on AI and sustainability. Challenge Days: Oct 4-6.

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Helsinki: Designing the Future with Sustainable Solutions and a Visionary Urban Strategy

18 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Helsinki drives sustainable urban development through its “Design-Driven City” strategy. By leveraging design for better living standards and smart solutions, Helsinki has become a key member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

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Berlin: A Creative Hub Where Design Incubates Innovation and Leads the World

18 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Berlin is the global design capital with its rich design heritage and innovation. Through interdisciplinary collaborations, creative activities and the promotion of the digital industry, Berlin continues to expand its position as a leader in creativity and design.

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Santos – a small city on the big screen, the heart of Brazil’s film culture

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Santos is known as the “Capital of Cinema” due to its rich film history, cultural heritage, and thriving modern film industry. Cities contribute to the global film industry by promoting film culture through film festivals, educational programs, and community engagement.

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Bandung – the “Paris of the East” with design vitality

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

As a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, 56% of Bandung’s economy is related to design, promoting creative economy and urban cooperation through creative villages, public space optimization and international events.

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Nagoya: A City of Design Rooted in History, Humanism, and Innovation

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Guided by the “Design City Declaration”, Nagoya combines the spirit of humanity with historical heritage to promote urban construction, industrial innovation and talent training, and create a sustainable design city where multicultural coexistence coexists.

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Seoul: A City Where Even Trash Bins Are Refined

13 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Through the “Design Seoul Plan”, Seoul has integrated design concepts into every detail of the city, from bus stops to street seats, creating an urban space full of art and creativity, and improving the quality of life of citizens. Seoul’s design is not just about aesthetics but also reflects sustainability and social responsibility.

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Detroit Month of Design: Revitalizing the City’s Creative Energy

11 August, 2025by Chongqing City

Held each September, Detroit Month of Design drives the city’s transformation through cross-disciplinary collaboration, art, and community engagement, marking its evolution from Motor City to a creative capital.