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EPISODE · Aug 8, 2025 · 16 MIN

Safer streets, smarter cities: protecting women, wildlife, and well-being

from The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup

In this week's episode of The Optimist Daily's Weekly Round-up, Arielle and Karissa explore two powerful stories that spotlight how cities are becoming safer, smarter, and more inclusive for both people and animals. Arielle shares how Amsterdam is installing tiny wooden staircases along its iconic canals to help cats and wildlife escape safely— a small fix with a big heart. Karissa highlights a growing movement in German cities where subsidized night taxi vouchers are helping women get home safely after dark. Tune in for feel-good solutions that prove cities can evolve with compassion. Transcript link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/?p=1420519 The Optimist Daily is a project of the World Business Academy. Donate link: https://www.optimistdaily.com/donate-to-support-the-optimist-daily/?gift=Y%20http://

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