As construction accelerates globally, implementing sustainable building practices is critical
Liquid waste on construction sites is impacting productivity and contributing to urban wastewater pollution problems, see how technology offers a solution.
Liquid waste on construction sites is impacting productivity and contributing to urban wastewater pollution problems, see how technology offers a solution.
Top city and urbanization stories: Report puts cost of Ukraine reconstruction at $486 billion; Best-performing cities in the US revealed; Paris votes to be more bike-friendly.
Nutritious food can help us live healthy lives, but poor urban populations lack access. Here's how city leaders can work on improving healthy food and diet options.
Lisbon has galvanized the development of affordable housing in the city via a multi-dimensional approach of short-term solutions and long-term investment.
Tourism can be a key tool for developing local and national economies — but too often that tourism influx can disturb locals. Here's how to avoid that.
Accessible cities involve designing and building more intentionally inclusive infrastructure for the vulnerable, especially the elderly and the disabled.
Health equity is key because social factors account for 80-90% of health outcomes. Here's how cities can use data and density to bolster health equity.
Buildings stand for decades. Deep retrofitting an existing structure can result in 50-75% less carbon than constructing the same building from scratch.
While the war that started with Russia's invasion is still ongoing, Ukraine is beginning to rebuild. Here's how it's doing it with Ukrainians in mind.
Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine's rebuild must continue, the Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Culture has told the World Economic Forum. Read her Q&A here.
Cities are dynamic hubs of innovation — but they're also at risk from severe weather events and other climate effects. Here are three ways to protect them.
Also this month: London's climate change preparedness; China's new air-quality targets; who tops rankings for the world's most future-ready city for urban transport.
Urban subways bridge opportunity gaps and slash CO2 emissions in half. A study of over 200 subways shows significant economic and environmental benefits.
With over 80% of GDP originating from urban areas, Davos 2024 highlighted the pivotal role of cities in shaping global economies
We need sustainable solutions to reduce cities' delivery emissions. Private sector leadership must grab the opportunity to implement efficient deliveries.