Global birthrate decline: examining trends across Asia, Africa, and the USA
Autor | Elvira Esparza In 2050, more than three quarters of the countries will not have a sufficient fertility rate to cover the generational replacement of the population in the long term and there will be a greater division between rich and poor countries. While the population in richer regions will decline, it is expected […]
Could a super-fire lead to an urban catastrophe in Asia?
Author | Raquel C. Pico The number of forest fires is growing each year. This phenomenon is occurring worldwide and can have devastating consequences for both the planet and its inhabitants. Statistics indicate that wildfires are worsening: according to the World Resources Institute, twice as many trees are burning today compared to 20 years ago. […]
Practical approach for creating autism friendly urban environments
This is a guest post by Lucía Bellocchio, founder and executive director of Trend Smart Cities. Lucía has extensive experience working on urban innovation, and has written in leading media outlets in South America like La Nación, El Observador, Clarín or TN. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally, 1 in every 100 children has […]
How can cities benefit from rainwater harvesting
Can cities harvest rainwater to prevent it from destroying the soil and in turn, provide the population and crops with water? Clue: absolutely.
Neft Daşları, the story of a unique oil settlement built on sunken boats
Author | Elvira Esparza Neft Daşları is a floating city built on the sea to meet the demands of the offshore oil industry. It is the world’s first marine oil platform, constructed on sunken boats. At its peak, it featured 2,000 oil wells and 300 kilometers of bridges and roads connecting the city’s various infrastructures. […]
Cycling for all: the interventions enabling equitable access to urban cycling
Cycling is seen as one of the most healthy modes of transport, but not everyone has equal access to safety and comfort on urban streets. Luckily, there are grassroots initiatives to level the playing field when it comes to urban cycling.
This is how Venice wants to save itself
Sea water levels rose between 10 and 25 centimeters and by 2100 they are expected to rise between 60 and 110 centimeters. Land subsidence and rising sea levels are inevitable, and they are leading to the city sinking even further each time the tides rise, which is occurring more and more often.
Welcome to the post-diesel era. And now what?
City councils in major European cities such as Madrid and Paris, and even entire countries such as Norway, have considered banning diesel cars, but why?
How smartphones can help emergency services in an accident?
Author | Lucía Burbano When there is a traffic accident, a rapid response is crucial to prevent further issues. However, various circumstances may prevent drivers from contacting emergency services when they need them the most. In critical situations like these, the various technologies available on smartphones can be crucial in saving lives. Smartphones, essential allies […]
How leisure and sports are shaping urbanism: the case of Singapore
Author | Raquel C. Pico When envisioning what constitutes a smart city or the characteristics that will define the cities of the future, people often imagine highly technological environments reminiscent of futuristic films. Aspects such as sports, nature, and leisure do not typically occupy prominent positions in these utopian visions. However, these elements are fundamental […]