Urban Planning
Atlanta's model for the future of urban green spaces
The multi-use BeltLine trail system is driving economic, environmental and cultural renewal — while saving the city millions of dollars. Read More
Here's how cities can go completely renewable
A new handbook offers advice to cities willing to make the leap to join Frankfurt, Vancouver, San Francisco and more than 300 others in the transition to clean energy. Read More
A public-private recipe for sustainable urban development
The private sector is eager to help address the challenges of rapid urbanization. Here's how the United Nations Global Compact is helping inspire collaboration with cities and community governments. Read More
Here's why African cities could lead in water innovation
The urgency of the continent's crisis is inspiring a bold new network of organizations, called AfriAlliance, working on new approaches to conservation and recycling. Read More
What is a city? The SDGs depend on an answer
This month, policymakers are meeting to universally define a "city", which will help the global sustainability community reach the U.N. global goals. Read More
Why McDonalds and United Airlines are moving to the city
Here's why urban offices should be at the core of corporate sustainability strategies. Read More
These 7 major risks threaten urban sustainability
Many cities are unprepared for the challenges of globalization, undermining long-term sustainability. Read More