Urban Planning
Constant construction projects damage the urban forest infrastructure
City construction leaves trees weaker long after the construction project is over and the trees have less of a positive impact on the urban environment. Read More
The 'order of planning' determines transit priorities. What if we inverted it to prioritize people?
And five guiding questions to help urban planners improve upon regions' projects. Read More
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs proposes mobility nirvana
Imagine, a city where the residents and commuters wouldn't need to own cars. Read More
The Michael Pollan lens on transportation
Can healthy eating principles also foster a healthier transport evironment? Read More
Why mobility is a climate change issue
It's emerging as a key way that cities can promote sustainability and reduce transportation emissions. Read More
An affogato theory of transportation
Coffee and ice cream and jam (or traffic jams). Read More
Hell and polluted water: what holistic water management can do
How the 'One Water' movement is successfully leveraging new practices to improve the health, and wealth, of cities and businesses. Read More
Bringing to environmental justice: Bayou restoration in Louisiana
The hurricane-ravaged coastline has a long history of racism — but community-building is trying to change that. Read More
The power of collaboration for the digital innovations of Smart Cities
And five examples of effective public private partnerships for you. Read More
How UPS navigates a culture of sustainability and innovation
UPS is building partnerships with governments and citizens to help find solutions to environmental and congestion challenges. Read More