Urbanisation
How new methods of analysing walkable access can uncover spatial inequalities
Public open spaces in cities provide vast social, environmental and economic benefits, but for the community to enjoy them they…
Where are the largest cities in South America?
South America, a continent painted with rich hues of history, culture and unparalleled geographical splendour, boasts some of the world's…
Sleepless cities: How urban noise and light keep us up at night
Living in cities that never sleep has its price: inhabitants are getting less, worse quality, sleep. We cannot forget that…
World Economic Forum’s new alliance aims to revitalise city centres
In a bid to revitalise urban economies and drive innovation, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled a new global…
Traditional downtowns are dead or dying in many US cities − what’s next for these zones?
The hollowing out of US cities’ office and commercial cores is a national trend with serious consequences for millions of…
From Flint to Detroit: Changing the narrative about brownfields in Michigan
Few properties better capture what a brownfield site means to a community than Flint’s Buick City, Michigan. The former home…
Where are the largest cities in Europe?
Europe is composed of 50 countries and over 800 cities according to the UN. From London to Lisbon, they all…
Who really benefits from new cities?
Humanity has built new cities throughout history. Some emerged organically to support trade networks, some as defensive strongholds, and others…
Can we return to child-friendly cities? How social movements are changing European urban areas
Urban development and social norms concerning childhood have led European cities to a situation where streets are no longer places…
This map shows how urbanisation has accelerated since 1950
A hundred years ago London, New York and Paris were the biggest cities in the world. Today, all three retain…