4 Levers for Addressing Africa’s Housing Crisis
Explore Africa’s housing crisis shift to measurable action, prioritizing affordable, climate-resilient homes and integrating urbanization into national plans.
Solving World’s Housing Crisis Requires More than New Construction
Addressing the housing crisis goes beyond building more homes: it’s about where, for whom, and how they’re financed —and their impact on people and the planet.
Data as Infrastructure Powering the On-Demand City
Explore the On-Demand City, where data infrastructure and human insight come together to build more adaptive, inclusive, and resilient cities.
Mind the gap: integrating shared mobility for increased public transport uptake
Discover why public transport systems must evolve beyond traditional models to integrate with other modes of transport, particularly shared mobility services.
The Hybrid City — or why ‘smart’ is no longer enough
Explore the Hybrid City: a new paradigm integrating physical, digital, natural, and artificial dimensions to reshape urban planning and governance.
Pedal to the people: the bicycle as a feminist tool
From the first bicycles to modern programmes and innovations: Explore how cycling have served as a vehicle for social change and women’s emancipation since the 19th century—a symbol of modernity and equality that endures.
Big Data and Smart Cities: How Data Shapes the Urban Future
The use of big data in urban development has transformed the way cities are designed and managed. It allows urban planners to make decisions about infrastructure, transportation, housing, and public services based on the needs of the city.
Smart Cities and Urban Development: Building Sustainable and Connected Futures
Explore top pedestrian-friendly cities where urban planning, walkability, and people-first urban development create safer, more vibrant pedestrian spaces.
What are microgrids and why are they important for improving urban resilience?
Explore the transformative impact of microgrids on urban resilience and sustainable energy. Learn how they bolster reliability and minimise disruptions.
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?