At Walk21 Foundation Lisbon, FIA Foundation sponsored an impactful session that brought together insights from both research and real-world applications of walking policies in India, the Middle East, and Portugal. This session focused on the critical role of street-level policies in shaping walkability and their direct impact on creating more accessible urban spaces.
The panel discussion, moderated by Paulo Lourenço, featured Deema Aburizik, founder of Street Design Team; Oscar Edmundo Diaz from FIA Foundation; and Dr. Filipe Moura. The panelists shared effective strategies and practical approaches for enhancing pedestrian-friendly streets, highlighting both challenges and achievements in policy implementation aimed at fostering inclusive, walkable cities for everyone.
Speakers in the session included Lawrence Frank University of Southern California Sarika Panda Bhatt Raahgiri Foundation Portuguese Environment Agency