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United States
This innovative scheme is helping rejuvenate to US cities
Land banks could provide the funding to renovate and renew urban areas in America.
Workforce and Employment
These are the cities where your salary goes the furthest
Salaries in Los Angeles go further than any other city: residents can afford to buy nearly 25% more goods and services than their New York counterparts.
Cities and Urbanization
How cities can lead the way in bridging the global housing gap
As a growing number of families struggle to purchase a home at market rate, major cities are facing the prospect of urbanization without growth.
China
China’s cities are rapidly becoming more competitive. Here's why
A deliberate effort by the Chinese authorities to invest in every aspect of urban life has led to a significant rise in prosperity.
United States
This Silicon Valley investor wants to split California into three states
Tim Draper believes that splitting the large state would allow it to be more fairly represented by senators.
Cities and Urbanization
These 5 maps give a unique view of population density
This new data visualisation trend splits countries into four evenly populated areas.
Cities and Urbanization
How smart tech helps cities fight terrorism and crime
Real-time data can help cities prevent crime before it happens, reducing the number of incidents by as much as 40%.
Cities and Urbanization
This is how we can bring nature back to our cities
Urban planners are taking inspiration from past thinkers in order to blend greenery with cityscapes.
Cities and Urbanization
These are the world's most future-proof cities
Adaptability, quality of life and ability to attract talent ... these are just some of the qualities that forecast a city's long-term momentum.
Cities and Urbanization
These are the cities where people work the longest hours
Workers in Mumbai put in more hours per year than anywhere else in the world - twice as many as in some European cities.
Emerging Technologies
How can smart cities become more inclusive?
As technology makes our cities more innovative, we have to make sure they don't exclude the vulnerable.
Cities and Urbanization
Latin America’s cities are ready to take off. But their infrastructure is failing them
By 2050, 90% of Latin Americans will live in cities. There are more than 55 cities with populations of one million or more. No part of the world has urbanized more rapidly. But Latin Amer...
Cities and Urbanization
Up, down and across: how growing cities can cope with moving millions more people
Movement data and psychology could allow infrastructure experts to squeeze efficiency from every meter of city space.
Spain
Barcelona is becoming a more child-friendly city
The Urban Forest plan is renovating and creating new play areas for children across the city.
Climate Change
To tackle climate change, we need city diplomacy
Based on the shared values of inclusion, partnership and cooperation, city diplomacy involves exchanging best practices with partners around the world and leading on global challenges, at...