Get Used to the Word ‘Swimmable’. A Global Movement Wants to Open Urban Waterways to Everyone.

Swimmable Cities has packed some big ambitions in its swim bag: better health, more room for nature and stronger communities. The goal is to make swimming in urban rivers, canals and harbours part of everyday life around the world. But taking that vision beyond the wealthy Global North will require much more than clean water and a good place to jump in.