Policy
From Davos: Unleashing the power of nature in cities
It is not enough to protect the "last great places." Read More
Nevada's cautionary tale on the business of solar
The state's residential solar program is so effective that the utility company cites large revenue loss as cause to raise tariffs on solar customers. Read More
Why doing a materiality assessment often makes sense
You might learn something about your company and comply with regulation. Stakeholders will appreciate it, too. Read More
Battling sea change: A tale of two northern European cities
As sea levels rise, planners are looking at innovative ways to make Rotterdam and Hamburg more resilient. Read More
How cities and citizens will lead in climate solutions
In the post-COP21 era, we need data more than ever to keep us on track to reduce emissions in cities and beyond. Read More
Nanoscale materials and unanswered questions on safety
Nanotechnology opens a universe of possibilities — but also creates a world of unknowns. Read More
3 ideas for more accountable city governments
A look to Brazil in order to answer the question: How do you dismantle corruption? Read More
4 strategies for driving change in governance
How can decision makers in developing cities be more effective? Read More
How Audi merged biomimicry and urban mobility
A transportation design challenge by the German automaker borrowed inspiration from the organizational structure of biological cells. Read More
A sharing economy for governance? 3 ingredients for sustainable cities
Coordination and targeted investment will be key to the future of low-carbon cities. Read More