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How building more backyard homes, granny flats and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis

Though accessory dwelling units have been around for centuries, a recent survey found that 71% of Americans were unfamiliar with the concept.

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The most stressful cities to work in the US

The most stressful cities to work in the US

By Alex Summers

In Denmark, depression is more common in suburbs than city centres

Cycling & micromobility

Winning cities of Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure announced

By City Monitor Staff

Bucharest tops list as best European city for digital nomads

By City Monitor Staff

Why blimps and airships died out – and how they might be making a comeback

Why blimps and airships died out – and how they might be making a comeback

By City Monitor Staff

What is an ultra-low emission zone (or a ULEZ to many)?

A sustainable Australia depends on what happens in its cities – that’s why it needs a national urban policy

How the Portuguese royal family remade Rio

By Julia Blunck

Built-to-rent housing construction hits 10-year high in US

Built-to-rent housing construction hits 10-year high in US

By Alex Summers

Why more cities are hiring ‘night mayors’ and establishing forms of nighttime governance

How online grocery shopping is making Britain’s urban-rural inequality worse

How will train strikes affect London's tube and overground?

How will train strikes affect London’s tube and overground?

By Ben Kosma

Homes & neighbourhoods

The average rent outside of London surpasses £1,000 pcm

This rent price rise comes amid a housing crisis, exacerbated by the Government's failure to meet housebuilding targets even outside of London.

By Silvia Pellegrino

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Five Texan cities top residential construction report

Five Texan cities top residential construction report

By Alex Summers

Is gentrification good for you?

By Edward Clarke

Moving cities in the US could see renters get a 500% apartment space increase

By Alex Summers

California’s housing growth increases to its highest level since 2008

By City Monitor Staff

Moving Day remembered

Moving Day remembered

By Alex Dean

Lack of home living space sees the continued rise of self-storage

By Alex Summers

Comment

How smaller cities can integrate newcomers into their labour markets

How smaller cities can integrate newcomers into their labour markets

Canada’s housing crisis demands better buildings – here are the changes that could improve apartment life

Canada’s housing crisis demands better buildings – here are the changes that could improve apartment life

Auckland can get more for its money from on-demand public transport

Auckland can get more for its money from on-demand public transport

How to create an inclusive recovery city – and why it matters

How to create an inclusive recovery city – and why it matters

By David Best and Dot Smith

Urban mobility

London’s Charing Cross and Embankment stations have a confusing history

On the Charing Cross-Embankment issue, as with so many others, the travelling public of London divides into two camps.

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Where do Paris Metro stations get their names?

Where do Paris Metro stations get their names?

By Jug Cerović

UK government announces extension of £2 bus fare cap... outside London

UK government announces extension of £2 bus fare cap… outside London

By City Monitor Staff

Living the dream: The future of parking

Living the dream: The future of parking

By Daniel Battaglia

Cedar Viaduct in Fresno completed as a signature structure

Cedar Viaduct in Fresno completed as a signature structure

By City Monitor Staff

Environmental, social & governance

Hong Kong surpasses Singapore as a green finance hub

Budgets from the two respective cities have revealed significantly different goals.

By Silvia Pellegrino

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Intermediary cities in Asia: Sustainability and experimentation are key

Intermediary cities in Asia: Sustainability and experimentation are key

Green co-working spaces on the rise as US cities ranked on LEED-certified buildings

By Alex Summers

New York City unveils ambitious new climate plan

By City Monitor Staff

Stockholm tops ranking as world’s greenest city

By Katharine Swindells

Dublin City Council looks to decarbonised social housing with digital twin technology

Dublin City Council looks to decarbonised social housing with digital twin technology

By City Monitor Staff

Will going electric save UK buses?

By Ben Kosma

Focus on: London

Aren’t low-traffic neighbourhoods supposed to be a good thing?

Aren’t low-traffic neighbourhoods supposed to be a good thing?

By Alex Summers

Coventry tops UK digital productivity report

Coventry tops UK digital productivity report

By Alex Summers

The mysterious history of the UK’s road death toll

The mysterious history of the UK’s road death toll

By Chris Sharp

Opinion: London tops Europe's "best cities" ranking – why you shouldn't be bothered

Opinion: London tops Europe’s “best cities” ranking – why you shouldn’t be bothered

By Johannes Novy

Partner content

The key role of heat network integration in creating one of London’s most sustainable buildings

Partner content

The key role of heat network integration in creating one of London’s most sustainable buildings

The role of green bonds in financing the urban energy transition

Partner content

The role of green bonds in financing the urban energy transition

The need to grow London's EV infrastructure at speed and scale

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The need to grow London’s EV infrastructure at speed and scale

All eyes on net zero: How cities execute world-class emissions strategies

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All eyes on net zero: How cities execute world-class emissions strategies

White papers

Turning Up the Heat

Turning Up the Heat

By E.ON Energy Solutions

Electrify your fleet!

Electrify your fleet!

By Siemens Smart Infrastructure

How is the public sector contributing to the UK’s carbon reduction targets?

How is the public sector contributing to the UK’s carbon reduction targets?

By E.ON Energy Solutions

How the smart office acts as a team player in crisis management

How the smart office acts as a team player in crisis management

By Siemens Smart Infrastructure

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