Urban Planning
Can we green cities without causing gentrification?
It takes more than parks, cafes and a riverwalk. Read More
The future of sustainable transportation is — Uber Pool?
The rise of self-driving cars could be a disaster unless many of those cars get more than one occupant. Read More
4 strategies for equitable, sustainable cities
Ensuring that underserved urban areas can implement environmental projects without resulting in environmental gentrification. Read More
Why Chicago is pollinating bee populations
In a fresh spin on "concrete jungle," urban green spaces are home to conservation efforts that bolster declining bee habitats. Read More
Cities must repave the 'last mile' of public transit
We are all pedestrians. So why aren't cities more walkable? Read More
How three cities put circular economy ideas into practice
From China's sludge-to-energy program to South Africa's online waste exchange to India's biogas buses, global cities are creating better systems. Read More
4 innovations for thriving cities
If managed well, urbanization has many benefits. Managed poorly, cities can choke communities. Here is the path to sustainable urban innovation. Read More
Hip-hop has a message for urban planners
Michael Ford seeks to remix urban architecture to represent diversity and increase minority participation. Read More
In Barcelona, technology is a means to an end for a smart city
An interview with Francesca Bria, Barcelona's chief innovation officer. Read More
China's 'sponge cities' aim to reuse most rainwater
It's an ambitious plan to arrest urban flooding, but can it overcome local constraints? Read More
