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United States
COVID-19 and the future of US cities
Evidence is emerging that U.S. cities' population are starting to grow in numbers again, following declines during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cities and Urbanization
This designer says 3D textiles could 'replace concrete and cement'
The novel 3D weaving technology could create temporary additions to buildings to respond to weather changes, such as balconies or louvres.
COVID-19
Data can play an important role in helping India recover from COVID-19
To drive better governance and urban services for their citizens, Indian cities need to generate, capture, analyse and share better data.
Climate Change
How ultra-white paint could help fight climate change
Scientists at Purdue University in the US say they’ve created an ultra-white paint that can cool buildings by reflecting up to 98% of sunlight.
Climate Change
Afghan city's new bike lanes improve road safety for cyclists, pedestrians
A new initiative is rebuilding Afghanistan's roads to make them safer for cyclists, while supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities.
Real Estate
This is what buildings of the future will look like: and 5 ways to get there
This is how the real estate industry can transition to a future where buildings are liveable, sustainable, resilient and affordable.
Singapore
Lessons from Singapore: How to generate solar power in a city without much space
Singapore is utilising floating solar farms and vertical panels to increase its clean-energy supplies due to a lack of space in the highly populated city.
United States
These maps show the extreme variations of US population density
This research visualises the rural equivalent of heavily populated areas in America such as New York, offering a different perspective of the country.
Future of Food
This WW2 bunker is growing sustainable salad leaves deep underground. Here’s how
Deep beneath London, is the world’s first underground farm, which is pioneering a zero-carbon way to feed our growing population.
Real Estate
Real estate must become more liveable, sustainable and affordable. Here's how.
We can make our spaces more liveable, sustainable, resilient and affordable by leveraging technology, rethinking design and improving community engagement
Cities and Urbanization
MIT has just studied pedestrians - this is why it's important
The research method used could be applied to a range of urban settings across the world and emphasizes the functionality of a neighborhood’s elements.
Cities and Urbanization
Singapore is building a ‘forest town' with abundant green spaces and underground roads
The Tengah eco-development will feature abundant green space and a car-free town centre to make it more sustainable and improve residents’ quality of life.
Air Pollution
5 ways new monitoring technologies can help cities combat air pollution
There is a lack of data on rising air pollution in cities worldwide – but a new London scheme shows how low-cost monitors can plug that gap and help us improve air quality
Air Pollution
The UK's Clean Air Zone plans will save lives and money. Here's how
New research shows how clean air policy-making generates significant economic and health benefits – and why local and national authorities must act now.
Cities and Urbanization
These Dutch cities will allow only zero-emission deliveries by 2025
The rise of online shopping is generating ever more deliveries. Now these Dutch cities are making van drivers go green by banning fossil-fuel vehicles.