They very infrastructure and design that encourages people to walk can sometimes exacerbate the urban heat island effect. Read about why and the creative ways cities tackle this heat through urban design in this blog.

Racheal Xavier is a sustainability professional who joined BEST Mobility this summer to support event coordination for BEST’s 35th Anniversary. Recently, Racheal reflected on Vancouver’s streets and neighbourhoods through a unique lens shaped by life in both Dubai and Metro Vancouver.

With the 2026 World Cup being the largest in history, many host cities emphasized and encouraged sustainable transportation throughout, given the challenge of moving millions of people. Paired with the growing demand for walking to major sporting events, these large-scale events offer us an opportunity to rethink how we want people to move through our city, not only during the event, but well beyond.