The fascinating history of how residents named their informal settlements in Nairobi
There is an incredible array of names within Nairobi’s informal settlements, which offers a glimpse into the lived realities of the people that inhabit them.
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The most coveted housing markets in the US
With Covid-19 shaking home-buyers' priorities, we share the most expensive property markets in the US.
Will low-traffic neighbourhoods affect the UK’s local election results?
As Covid-19 restrictions ease and amid talk of a vaccine bounce, road closures across the country could also be driving voters.
UK cities: How culture and innovation are shaping Coventry’s future
Coventry's UK City of Culture celebrations have so far been muted, but there is a confidence in the city that its innovative spirit and automotive expertise will see it emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic on an upward trajectory.
Bookstores should be an essential part of the 15-minute city
Can bookstores build community? Proponents in Milan of a recently passed law that regulates discounts and promotes literacy think so.
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Why swings are disappearing from UK playgrounds
Local authorities have been dismantling the most popular piece of playground equipment, potentially furthering inequities in access to outdoor recreation.
Why I decided to leave Madrid
The most typical type of housing in this city is no longer working for me and my family, and we're not alone.
2021 could be a boom year for moving
The results of City Monitor's Intent to Move survey indicate a broad level of interest in relocating in the wake of the pandemic.
Atlanta is looking for a better way to organise its neighbourhoods. All 242 of them.
The city's outdated system of citizen advisory councils is under review. Here's what needs to change.
Can Atlanta end single-family zoning?
That's just one of the proposals put forth by a new initiative that outlines policy-based solutions for affordable and equitable growth in one of the US's fastest-growing metropolises.
The UK rediscovers its love of urban agriculture
As the country wrestles with renewed coronavirus restrictions, many are finding solace in allotment gardens. In some cities, applications for them have spiked an incredible 700%.
Everyone wants to save local businesses, but what about chains?
Even before Covid, small businesses were closing in many cities. Some communities are now debating whether to put limits on chain stores.
The next challenge for Austin’s transit plan: Delivering on its equity pledge
The Texas capital wants to show that it can build light rail while protecting nearby communities at risk of displacement.
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