China
How to build a world-class megacity
Beijing and its neighbouring cities and regions have the potential to become one of the world's great city clusters - but only of they can work together successfully. Here's how to make t...
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Cities and Urbanization
Environment
Oslo just decided to get rid of its parking spaces
Oslo had hoped to be the first major European city to ban cars, but a furious backlash forced the council to think again
Infrastructure
In 20 years San Francisco is going to look very different, thanks to these mega projects
A look at some of the most substantial projects to come to California's tech hub.
Finance
Cities need good credit scores too. Here’s why
In order to access much needed investment, cities need a good credit rating - but that can be hard to come by, especially in developing economies. A new project hopes to change that.
Economy
These are set to be the cities of the future
A new report from AT Kearney, a global business-consulting firm, ranks 128 cities based on their projected levels of importance and competitiveness in the future.
Environment
The skyscrapers of the future could be made of wood
A new generation of skyscrapers is being planned for our cities - and they are going to be built from wood. Is the 'age of timber' at hand?
Fragility, Violence and Conflict
Safe havens: why cities are crucial to the global refugee crisis
Where nation states and populists are closing borders and rejecting migrants, cities are open, diverse and cosmopolitan - making them a potential antidote to reactionary nationalism aroun...
Environment
Cities, not nation states, will determine our future survival. Here's why
Most nation states have failed to deal with the major global challenges of our era. In their place, cities are stepping up, and these data visualizations help us understand how.
Aviation and Travel
These are the cities where commuting costs the most
The 16 most expensive cities in the world for commuting to work.
Environment
We need to design cities like animal experts design zoos. This is why
If we designed our towns, cities, homes and workplaces more like animal experts design zoos, we could be one step nearer to reaching our health goals.
Growth
These are the world’s most crowded cities
These are the 10 most densely populated cities in the world.
Population
This is the bright flight, or why young people are leaving the cities
Hyper-urban migration is occuring, and cities need to respond.
Global Health
Saving lives, by slowing down
We can save lives around the world if we focus on reducing speed limits and speeding.
Environment
After 50 years of progress, it's time for ASEAN's next economic revolution
Given the progress ASEAN has made, the temptation is to see a linear trajectory of development. But this approach is far too simplistic.
Sustainable Development
Is there a new Nordic trend in urban planning?
Denmark has positive experience with innovative partnerships and policy development that involves all stakeholders in developing solutions.