Why blimps and airships died out – and how they might be making a comeback
In the bygone era, the airship held great promise as the future of aviation. Now, after years of dormancy, the…
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Aren’t low-traffic neighbourhoods supposed to be a good thing?
Improved air quality, safe streets and a shift towards greener spaces. So why the backlash against LTNs?
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Where are the largest cities in the world?
The number of people who live in a city is surprisingly hard to work out. That's partly because populations shift…
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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…
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How Barcelona’s housing and mobility efforts helped it respond to the pandemic
Mayor Ada Colau says her city's ongoing work to create affordable housing and safer streets provided a foundation for its…
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Madrid mourns the humble serviette
With a Covid-era ban now in place, this seemingly banal item has unexpectedly become one of Spain’s most notable and…
ByHere’s why measuring inclusive prosperity is crucial for building successful cities
Two major trends are shaping the economies of cities around the world today. Firstly, rapid urbanisation. Globally, people are flocking…
Barcelona’s car-free “superblocks” could extend lives. So will they catch on elsewhere?
Congestion, pollution and a lack of community spaces have become major drags on people’s aspirations and experiences of urban living.
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