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Tanzania has moved its capital from Dar es Salaam after a 50-year wait – but is Dodoma ready?

Dodoma will need to address social issues such as increased accommodation and recreational facilities as the population grows.

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The rise of localised brands

Architecture & design

The rise of localised brands

By Ryan Tym

Building activity produces 18% of emissions and a shocking 40% of our landfill waste. We must move to a circular economy.

Edinburgh Trams launches line extension, updating citywide connectivity

By City Monitor Staff

When are the next strikes?

By Ben Kosma

Study highlights global disparity in high and low-cost housing, revealing the need for affordable solutions

Affordable housing

Study highlights global disparity in high and low-cost housing, revealing the need for affordable solutions

By Alex Summers

Housing and heritage aren’t mutually exclusive – a few basic rules can help get the balance right

Data

The most stressful cities to work in the US

The most stressful cities to work in the US

By Alex Summers

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

Five Texan cities top residential construction report

Five Texan cities top residential construction report

By Alex Summers

Coventry tops UK digital productivity report

Coventry tops UK digital productivity report

By Alex Summers

Homes & neighbourhoods

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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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

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

By Silvia Pellegrino

Why local councils are the missing link in Australia’s efforts to end homelessness

Is gentrification good for you?

By Edward Clarke

Where are the largest cities in the US?

Where are the largest cities in the US?

By Silvia Pellegrino

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

By Alex Summers

Comment

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

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

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

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

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

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

Urban mobility

Winning cities of Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure announced

For World Bike Day on 3 June, Bloomberg Philanthropies has revealed the recipients of the inaugural Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling…

By City Monitor Staff

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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)?

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

By Silvia Pellegrino

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

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

By Ben Kosma

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

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

Environmental, social & governance

What is a 15-minute city?

What is a 15-minute city?

By Patrick Sisson

Hong Kong surpasses Singapore as a green finance hub

By Silvia Pellegrino

Intermediary cities in Asia: Sustainability and experimentation are key

Green spaces are good for people – but in South Africa many cannot access them

Green spaces are good for people – but in South Africa many cannot access them

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

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

Partner content

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

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

Partner content

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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