Features

10 cities that are transforming their streets

Discover how cities worldwide are reshaping streets for cyclists, pedestrians, and diners, from free bike hire to contactless crossings.

10 cities that promote urban farming

Discover how 10 cities worldwide support urban farming, from subsidised rooftop farms to free resource centres, to boost food security and urban resilience.

10 ways cities can cut their emissions

Explore 10 practical ways cities worldwide are cutting greenhouse gas emissions, from greener buildings and electric vehicles to smarter lighting and innovative cooling systems.

10 ways cities can help vulnerable citizens

Discover practical ways cities worldwide are supporting seniors, people with disabilities, homeless residents, and low-income families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 ways drones are reshaping cities

Discover how cities worldwide are using drones to improve transport, emergency response, and public safety. Read on to see 10 real-world examples reshaping urban life.

10 ways smaller cities are stepping up

Discover how smaller cities worldwide are drawing in new residents and businesses, from free land to job support and high-speed rail links.

10 ways to close the digital gap

Discover 10 ways cities and countries are bridging the digital divide, from device donations to free online courses, ensuring more people can access digital services.

Affordable homes for all

Explore how cities worldwide are tackling the housing affordability crisis through creative infrastructure changes, repurposing unused spaces, and new policies.

Back on board — reviving public transit

Explore how cities worldwide are transforming public transit post-pandemic, from smarter bus designs to new ticketing options, to win back riders and keep cities moving.

Beat the heat — cooling cities

Discover how cities worldwide are tackling rising urban heat through smart design, green spaces, and district cooling systems.

Breaking new ground — reinventing underground spaces

Discover how cities worldwide are unlocking the potential beneath their streets to create space for growth and improve urban life.

Bridging the gaps of inequality

Discover how cities worldwide are tackling inequality worsened by COVID-19, from boosting affordable housing to supporting low-wage workers and improving poorer neighbourhoods.

Building better environments for nature and man

Discover how weaving nature into city design can make urban spaces healthier and more liveable for all.

Building bonds through sharing cities

Discover how governments and communities worldwide are using the sharing economy to build more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive cities.

Building resilient cities through technological transformation

Explore how cities use technology, community engagement, and cross-sector collaboration to build resilience against natural disasters, cyber threats, and climate change.

Building sustainable cities in China

Explore how Chinese cities are tackling the social, economic, and environmental pressures of rapid urban growth to build a sustainable future.

Child in the city

Discover how cities worldwide are making urban spaces safer and more inclusive for children, while giving them a real say in local decisions.

Cities for all ages

Discover how cities like New York and Yukarigaoka are being redesigned to support people of all ages, and why building age-friendly urban spaces benefits everyone.

Cleaner energy, cleaner air

Discover how cities worldwide are cutting air pollution by switching to clean energy, from electric vehicles to solar and biogas.

Cleaning up construction

Find out how cities like Oslo, London, and Dubai are cutting construction emissions through greener materials, 3D printing, and tighter sustainability rules.

Climate-smart cities for the future

Explore how cities worldwide use smart technologies to manage flooding, extreme heat, and urban greenery in the face of climate change.

Closing the loop on circular cities

Discover how cities worldwide are turning waste into building materials, water, and energy to create sustainable circular systems.

Crafting a carbon-neutral city

Discover how cities worldwide are cutting emissions through greener buildings, cleaner transport, and renewable energy to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

Creating liveable and sustainable cities

Explore key insights from the 2014 World Cities Summit, where global leaders shared solutions for building cities that are liveable, sustainable, and resilient.

Creating value through elevation

Discover how cities worldwide are turning elevated spaces into parks, boosting liveability, connectivity, and economic value for urban communities.

Delivering the goods

Find out how cities worldwide are tackling traffic congestion from e-commerce deliveries, through solutions like parcel lockers, cargo bikes, delivery curfews, and underground logistics systems.

Design for decline — how shrinking cities are saving themselves

Discover how shrinking cities worldwide are tackling population loss through smart strategies like compact living, industry shifts, and welcoming refugees.

Designing a just city

Explore how cities can move beyond economic goals to become fairer, more inclusive places. Discover why equity, democracy, and diversity are key to building a truly liveable city.

Designing cities for mental well-being

Discover how cities like Singapore, Tokyo and New York use smart design to boost residents' mental well-being through green spaces, active living, and stronger communities.

Do cities need vertical greenery?

Explore how vertical greenery improves city life and why long-term sustainability remains a key concern for urban planners worldwide.

Eco-cities — who, what, where and why?

Explore what makes a successful eco-city, from financing and technology to public support, and why these urban areas are vital in addressing climate change and population growth.

Feeding the city – the growth of urban agriculture

Discover how cities worldwide are turning rooftops, vacant lots and underground spaces into farms to help feed growing urban populations.

Financing urban development — windows of opportunity

Explore how cities are tackling funding gaps for urban development by attracting private investment through innovative models like PPPs and novel financing structures.

Fire and flood — how cities are fighting natural disasters using AI

Discover how cities worldwide are using AI to predict, prevent, and respond to floods, fires, and earthquakes more effectively.

From refuse to resource — waste management in cities

Discover how cities worldwide are turning waste into a resource, and what trends are shaping smarter, more sustainable urban waste management.

From trash to table

Find out how cities worldwide are tackling food waste — from banning supermarkets from discarding food to building community fridges and apps that redirect surplus food to those in need.

Going dark for a brighter future

Find out how cities worldwide are cutting wasteful lighting to protect nature, improve well-being, and reduce emissions.

Going local and ground-up in making places (Part 1)

Explore how cities worldwide are using local, community-driven approaches to build stronger neighbourhoods and place identities after the pandemic.

Going local and ground-up in making places (Part 2)

Explore how communities worldwide are reclaiming spaces, celebrating local heritage, and curating trails to shape vibrant, meaningful neighbourhoods.

How can cities ensure success in changing times?

Explore how cities can build resilience to face unpredictable environmental, economic, and social changes, drawing on lessons from cities like Boston, New York, and Singapore.

How healthy are our cities?

Explore how cities around the world are tackling health challenges through smarter urban planning, better infrastructure, and stronger communities.

Immigration and integration in global cities

Explore how global cities like Frankfurt, Toronto, and Los Angeles are tackling immigration through long-term integration strategies that build resilient, cohesive communities.

Living walls

Discover how living walls bring nature into cities, improving air quality, energy use, and wellbeing. Read about green wall innovations from Singapore to New York.

New roads for cities post-COVID-19

Discover how cities worldwide are reshaping streets to support walking, cycling, and healthier neighbourhoods in the wake of COVID-19.

Nurturing nutrition in the city

Discover how cities worldwide are tackling food deserts and hunger by growing local produce and making fresh, healthy food more affordable and accessible.

Opening big data for urban innovation

Discover how open data initiatives are helping cities turn big data into urban innovation, and how governments, businesses, and citizens can work together to build smarter cities.

Out of thin air

Discover how cities like New York, London and Sydney are building homes, parks and offices above train yards and rooftops to tackle housing shortages and urban growth.

People-centric cities — beyond modernism and the motorcar

Discover how prioritising pedestrians and cyclists over cars can make cities more liveable, sustainable, and healthier for all.

Planning to preserve — keeping heritage relevant in cities

Explore how cities around the world are weaving heritage into urban planning to preserve what makes them unique.

Planting the seeds for inclusive parks

Discover how cities worldwide are tackling unequal access to parks through smarter funding and innovative green space strategies.

Post-pandemic cities — how will they shape up?

Explore how Seoul, Medellín, and New York City are building greener, fairer cities after the pandemic, from smart tech to tackling inequality.

Primetime for secondary cities

Explore how secondary cities are stepping up as vital engines of growth, partnering with larger cities and each other to share resources, attract migrants, and ease pressure on overcrowded capitals.

Redesigning cities for people

Discover how Toronto redesigned its streets and engaged residents to build a more inclusive city, with insights from former Chief City Planner Jennifer Keesmaat.

Renewables on the rise

Discover how cities worldwide are ditching fossil fuels and switching to clean energy, and the bold steps they are taking to get there.

Renewing cities with remote working

Explore how the rise of remote working is prompting cities to rethink their CBDs and suburbs, creating greener, more liveable urban spaces.

Smart cities, smart citizens

Discover how cities like Songdo, Bandung, and Barcelona are using technology and citizen input to build smarter, more liveable urban environments.

Stairwells, walkways and fresh food — healthy cities

Discover how smart city design — from stairwells to fresh food access — can reduce disease and keep residents healthy.

Tackling cyber crimes in smart cities

Explore how smart cities can better defend against cyber threats through strong strategies, cross-sector partnerships, and public education.

Taking vertical greenery to the next level

Discover how cities can go beyond vertical gardens to build truly green, sustainable urban environments that address density, climate change, and biodiversity loss.

The changing face of transportation

Discover how cities worldwide are rethinking transport by reducing car use and promoting walking, cycling, and public transit through smart design and policy.

The role of cities in preserving biodiversity

Discover how cities around the world are protecting natural habitats and why urban biodiversity matters for health, well-being, and a liveable future.

Transforming cities through cultural development

Explore how cities like Tokyo, Singapore, and Ghent use culture to drive growth, build identity, and engage communities.

Turning the tide for coastal cities

Discover how coastal cities worldwide are using innovative barriers, adaptive infrastructure, and managed relocations to combat rising sea levels and protect communities.

Water-wise – tackling water insecurity

Discover how cities worldwide are tackling water shortages by collecting more rainwater, cutting waste, and using smart technology to reduce leaks.

Why cities must aspire to be 'global cities'

Discover what makes a city truly 'global' and why megacities must strive for diversity, equality, and innovation to thrive.