Does the US national broadband roll-out have a blind spot?
There is a lack of accurate, transparent data about internet access speeds, writes Sascha Meinrath, director of X-Lab and Palmer…
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Reindustrialisation and the case for urban manufacturing
With many national governments pushing for a "reindustrialisation" of their economies, it is also a timely moment to reflect on…
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Unlocking the power of green spaces in cities
London's Grosvenor Square seeks to address biodiversity loss and contribute further to the community.
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Energy poverty in Lagos: Electricity supply plays catch-up to Nigeria’s population boom
Communities and businesses, not to mention vital infrastructure, have all been impacted by the high-capacity energy demands of Africa's biggest…
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South Africa doesn’t need new cities: It needs to focus on fixing what it’s got
Philip Harrison of the University of the Witwatersrand and Alison Todes of the University of the Witwatersrand look at why…
Reshaping the DNA of residential communities post-pandemic
Urban planners must take in new community demands spawned during the pandemic: green, public space and a lasting sense of…
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Africa’s free trade area offers promise for cities – but only if there’s investment
The free trade area is now the world’s single largest market for goods and services, when measured by the number…
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What Cleveland’s property growth tells us about the value of rapid-transit lines
Can bus rapid transit (BRT) line technology contribute to increased urban mobility and improved property values?
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