Kilometers of colossal tunnels and vaults: how Tokyo is protecting itself from floods

Is it possible to combat natural elements? Possibly not. But Japan has managed to reduce the havoc of the typhoon season by building a colossal cathedral-like underground complex to collect massive amounts of rainfall.
Ghost kitchens: what are they and how are they affecting urban dynamics

Ghost kitchens have existed for decades, although the rise in home delivery services came with the COVID-19 pandemic, often generating problems among the residents who are subjected to the external factors of such businesses.
Smart urban development: can sustainable suburbs be created?

Smart housing estates: How to create more sustainable suburbs? Densify, provide services, reduce car use… How to retrofit residential suburbs and successfully incorporate them into cities
Three innovative ways in which 5G is already being used

One of the main beneficiaries of 5G were smart cities. We review the best uses of 5G in smart cities. How is it being implemented?
How to Design Future Resilient Cities?

In order to make future cities resilient and sustainable, integration of technological innovation with existing infrastructures is crucial for accommodating teeming population and catering to their needs and aspirations.
The Value of Incorporating Nature in Urban Infrastructure Planning

How can nature-based infrastructure foster sustainable cities?
The collapse of the progressive economy

The future belongs to blue-collar workers.
Davos: A New Era For Youth Activism And World Leaders Must Listen

Youth activists call on governments and financial institutions to make good on their promises and take drastic action to keep global warming within 1.5°C
Towards circular cities: A multistakeholder approach

There is a need to look beyond the use and conservation of resources by re-imagining cities as vibrant socio-cultural systems of people and communities.
13 predictions about the trends that will shape smart cities in 2023

Smart Cities Dive asked readers to share how they think cities will evolve in 2023.