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Wars in cities: Three rules for protecting the built environment during conflict
Urban spaces are a repository of people’s beliefs, memories and collective conscience.
How on-demand buses can transform travel and daily life for people with disabilities
Ensuring public transport vehicles comply with the laws on disability access is just the tip of the iceberg. Access issues across the transport system point to the need for on-demand services.
We’re building harder, hotter cities: It’s vital we protect and grow urban green spaces
New Zealand’s urban green space has dwindled over the past six decades. The Commissioner for the Environment has issued a warning and a challenge – get greener before climate change gets meaner.
How growing more fruit and veg in cities could reduce food shortages
UK supermarket shelves have been left bare of fresh produce in recent weeks – growing more fruit and veg in cities could reduce the severity of future shortages.
Urban farms: New study offers planners and growers food for thought
Urban farms can work in developing countries if farmers and architects are aware of conditions that favour food production in built spaces.
The rise of property guardianship and what it says about our broken housing system
Property guardianship is generally presented as a ‘win-win’ business model. But many guardians do it out of financial stress, not choice.
A fight to the death in the city of Bakhmut with both sides bogged in the spring thaw
This bitter struggle may well come down to whoever has the better supply chain.
Look to cities, but past their mayors, for new climate solutions
Research shows cities are delivering on their climate pledges. More than mayors, the real force behind these local transitions are nonprofit organisations.
Why the humble city bus is the key to improving US public transit
High-quality bus service is the fastest route to rapid, comprehensive public transit in the US. This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again.
Mental health: How living in the city and country compare
City living and country living both have their benefits and downsides when it comes to mental health.