Centralia, the town that sits on an incessant underground fire, and other ghost towns
“Warning, danger: Underground mine fire. Walking or driving in this area could result in serious injury or death, ground is prone to sudden collapse”, a sign reads at the entrance to Centralia. This old American town is not the only one that had to be evacuated as a result of acts by humans, who are not as smart as we would like to think we are.
The 10 most innovative African cities
Africa’s population is expected to exceed 4 billion in two decades. In light of this situation, many cities have started to accelerate a much-needed technological transformation.
The 100 Most Influential Urbanists, Past and Present
Planetizen readers have decided the who’s who of urbanism (and its discontents) in 2023.
Graffiti has undergone a massive shift in a few quick decades as street art gains social acceptance
Graffiti is now associated with art rather than street gangs. And it’s become a powerful tool for city branding.
Facing extinction, Tuvalu considers the digital clone of a country
This South Pacific island nation is sinking into the ocean as sea levels rise due to climate change, so officials are working to create a “digital twin” of the country.
Lithuania to host Europe’s largest tech campus following €100M investment
Lithuania is planning to build Europe’s largest startup campus to attract the next in tech talent.
Augmented Reality Is Coming for Cities
Augmented Reality is coming for cities. With the debut of Apple’s Vision Pro AR headset, it’s time for officials to prepare for the collision of digital and physical spaces.
Seven Projects to Reclaim NYC Space From Cars
New York’s first public realm officer is working to shepherd plans in each of the city’s five boroughs that will make it greener and more hospitable to walkers and bikers.
Bikeshare Is Still Growing in Popularity After Pandemic Cycling Boom
Annual bike-share ridership across six major American cities grew 27% last year from pre-Covid levels to nearly 45 million trips, with 2023 on pace for another record jump, according to official US data.
Flying car startup eyes 2025 takeoff following US, EU certification
Flying cars have captured the public imagination for decades, but have yet to enter the mainstream. However, with investors pouring cash into the sector, could the 2020s be the decade when sci-fi vision becomes reality? German startup Lilium certainly hopes so.