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