Policy
Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs proposes mobility nirvana
Imagine, a city where the residents and commuters wouldn't need to own cars. Read More
A circular city remains a destination of the future, but many are traveling there
It's still early days for circular cities. Read More
7 ways for cities to slash plastic pollution
Let's send community cleanup days to the trash heap. Read More
5 things we learned about urban transformation
The participants in the WRI Ross Prize for Cities showed how innovative new visions for cities' futures can be. Read More
Civic crowdfunding reduces the risk of 'bikelash'
Want to protect cyclists as bike-sharing and dockless bicycle ventures expand? Seek community input. Read More
These cities in red and blue states are accelerating clean energy
Movement from Albuquerque to Orlando is making an impact despite U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. Read More
How carbon markets can boost biodiversity and slow climate change
Here’s where markets stand now — and how we move them forward quickly. Read More
The case for investing in direct air capture just got clearer
The level of funding needed to accelerate and commercialize solutions is actually much less than what's being spent already on other energy technologies at the federal level. Read More
It's a circular world: AI, robotics and chemical recycling are redefining a $110 billion industry
Yes, the system is under pressure but municipalities like New York and Minneapolis have figured out ways to find value in their recycling streams. Read More
5 ways multi-use trail systems transform communities
Multi-use trails are an infrastructure asset for cities and communities — why aren't we prioritizing them? Read More
