Most people can ride a bike, so what’s stopping them?
Will Butler-Adams, the CEO of Brompton, on climate change, fitness and the future of urban transport.
How Manchester is planning to get to net zero by 2038
Manchester led the first industrial revolution and it has ambitions of 'doing things first', but in reality learning from others and sharing best practice will probably get cities to net zero fastest.
Office demand slows but warehouses rise as cities adjust to ‘new normal’
A survey from the Site Selectors Guild shows investment in new office projects is low as a result of the remote working revolution brought about by Covid-19. However, storage demand is on the up.
Are e-scooters the future of city travel?
A long-awaited rental e-scooter trial starts in London today. Will the controversial vehicles change travel for the better?
What does real investment mean for communities?
A roundtable of leading councillors, local authority chief executives, parliamentarians and business leaders discuss the government’s levelling-up strategy.
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How British community groups are helping refugees integrate – and the government is making it harder
The migrant crisis has been overshadowed by Covid-19, but the problems facing refugees across Europe have not gone away.
The City of London would be the ninth-largest emitter of CO2 if it were a country
The emissions funded by the City’s banks and asset managers made the sector a bigger polluter than countries including Germany and Canada.
Why David Hockney’s Piccadilly Circus is a great piece of public art
Though some might sneer, Hockney’s playful scribble is a testament to the optimism and humour public art can bring to cities.
Healthy cities, healthy economies
Urban areas face the challenge of growing gaps between the health of the rich and poor.
Spotlight poll: Pandemic response to post-Covid recovery – the view from local government
Ahead of local elections next month, Spotlight polled councillors across the country on Covid-19, economic recovery and party politics.
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.
Will the UK’s census distort the next decade of transport policy?
How does the UK make decisions about urban planning based on data that says everyone is working from home?
Is the wind still in Hull’s sails?
In the second half of the 20th century, Hull suffered numerous social and economic problems as its once-vibrant fishing industry was decimated. However, it is now reinventing itself as a hub for wind power.
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