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MOVE + LIVE

Mobility shapes our daily lives, our economies, and our carbon footprints. “Move + Live” research at FLOW reimagines how people and goods move in cities and across regions. From electrified transport and shared mobility to safe walking and cycling networks, we explore solutions that reduce emissions while enhancing dignity and access. African cities are laboratories of innovation—where informal transit, digital platforms, and community-driven models already meet urgent needs. We ask: how can mobility systems become affordable, inclusive, and regenerative? Move + Live seeks designs that link efficiency with joy, so movement is not only about getting from A to B, but about building vibrant, connected communities.

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Planet-Smart Affordable Housing & Gallery

A landmark project merging adaptive architecture, diaspora collaboration, and public art. FLOW will design and prototype net-zero affordable housing units in New York inspired by African design intelligence, paired with a rotating gallery that showcases Africa-diaspora innovation. The initiative bridges continents through design excellence, circular construction, and shared cultural pride.

Bagasse-to-Build (B2B)

B2B converts sugarcane waste into certified low-carbon building materials used in mobility corridors and public infrastructure. It demonstrates how circular materials can cut emissions, empower farmers, and make adaptive construction visible at street level.

Mobility Sovereignty Hubs (MSH)

MSH electrifies informal transport—matatus, danfos, bodas—through solar micro-grids, battery-swap cages, and cooperative data systems. It reduces pollution, improves safety, and keeps the digital and financial value of movement in the hands of local operators

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Adaptive City

FLOW’s Adaptive City initiative redefines how communities thrive under climate and resource pressure. By merging digital foresight, regenerative design, and local materials, Adaptive City pilots measure urban resilience across the 4C lenses — Community, Capital, Climate, and Circularity. Each participating city becomes a living lab where architecture, food, energy, and mobility systems evolve in real time toward net-zero and inclusive prosperity.

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Urban Bio-Food Loops (UBL)

FLOW transforms city markets into circular food hubs powered by rooftop gardens, waste-to-value composting, and solar cold-chain logistics. UBL connects small farmers, youth, and vendors to affordable nutrition systems that regenerate soil, reduce waste, and create steady green jobs.

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Coastal Blue-Green Food Corridors

Coastal PSEZs link regenerative aquaculture, mangrove restoration, and solar-iced landing sites to build resilient coastal economies. The project blends ocean health, food security, and local livelihoods while generating measurable blue-carbon credits for climate finance.

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