“Swimming in a body of water can be at once an act of relaxation, rebellion and collective celebration.” 

When we talk about swimmable cities, we’re talking about systems. Complex and interdependent, the intersection of manmade and natural networks working together long before anyone’s toes reach the water. The simple act of swimming in an urban body of water, whether a pond, river or lake, depends on an extraordinary collective efforts. The stories in issue III take you from Cape Town to Portland, Vienna to Istanbul. Hear from activists who have been fighting for clean water for over 20 years and how you can play your part.