Villa Savoye: Le Corbusier’s architectural icon that redefined the modern house

Explore Villa Savoye by Le Corbusier: an icon of modernist architecture that redefined living spaces and remains a celebrated historical monument today.
Tourists on board: navigating the impacts of tourism on public transport systems

European cities are struggling with overtourism, which strains public transport systems designed for a smaller, resident population. What’s the solution?
Zero waste in action: what municipalities are doing right

Discover how municipalities are advancing zero waste goals through smarter waste collection and improved recycling efforts that support a cleaner environment.
What are stroads, and why do they pose a growing challenge for urbanists?

Learn about what “stroads” are and why they pose challenges in urban planning. Learn how this city planning issue is shaping modern urban strategy debates.
Ride with pride: creating safe public transport systems for LGBTQ+ riders

While Europe still needs stronger laws and policies to protect LGBTQ+ people, public transport operators can help make travel safer for LGBTQ+ riders.
What exactly is climate resilience, and why is it such a red-hot topic right now?

Discover what climate resilience is and why it matters. See how extreme weather is mitigated via carbon reduction and sustainable development.
Europe’s Smartest Moves – Top Climbers in the IMD Smart City Index 2025

These cities may not yet dominate Europe’s smart city rankings—but their upward momentum tells a compelling story of strategic investment, political coherence, and citizen-centric innovation.
Les Espaces d’Abraxas: the unique brutalist housing complex that has inspired Hollywood for over 40 years

Explore Les Espaces d’Abraxas, a striking housing complex near Paris blending brutalist style with post-modern and neoclassical architecture influences.
Startups to Watch in Latin America’s Smart City Ecosystem

The rise of startups in Latin America represents an unprecedented opportunity to transform cities and address urban challenges in innovative and sustainable ways.
How AI and IoT will transform cities in 2025

Author | Lucía Burbano This year marks the consolidation of a transformative concept born from the convergence of two of the most powerful technologies in recent times: the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Their integration has given rise to AIoT—the Artificial Intelligence of Things. Joining this powerful duo is a third key […]