Building Future-Proof Neighbourhoods: Practical Support for Cities and Municipalities
This is a guest post written by the NEB Lab Sustainble and Inclusive Neighbourhoods, a community-led project that aims to support cities and municipalities in developing places for a sustainable and liveable future, in line with the objectives of the New European Bauhaus Initiative. The Challenge: Turning Ambition into Action Cities and municipalities are under […]
Vertiports and Urban Air Mobility: When the Sky Becomes Part of the City
Just as railway stations transformed mobility in the 19th century, urban air mobility and vertiports could become defining elements of tomorrow’s cities. But are we ready to accommodate them?
Smart infrastructures, the key to more resilient and efficient cities
Smart infrastructures require huge investments, but they’ll become one of the most important economic drivers in modern cities.
Next-Gen Micromobility: AI, Geofencing, and the End of Cluttered Sidewalks
The first generation of micromobility focused on rapid growth and convenience. Today, the new generation of devices faces challenges related to stricter regulations, safety, operating costs, and pressure to integrate with public transportation as a shared mobility solution.
How the EU AI Act is shaping municipal technology deployments
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is the first comprehensive regulation to govern this technology through an AI governance framework. Its aim is to ensure safety, protect fundamental rights and promote the deployment of human-centric AI, while also strengthening adoption, investment and innovation across the European Union.
Zoning for speed: the key to quick densification?
Housing shortages have become a major challenge for cities struggling to meet the needs of growing populations. As urban areas continue to expand, accelerating the construction of new homes has become increasingly important. At the same time, limited housing supply is compounded by the financial barriers that prevent many people from accessing affordable housing.
Driverless taxis are coming to Munich
Munich will become the first German city to test autonomous taxis through Uber. The robotaxi system uses artificial intelligence to deliver safer and more cost-effective transportation.
How co-housing is reinventing itself for senior citizens
Co-housing is a residential model in which people share common spaces while maintaining the privacy of their own homes. It promotes connection, collaboration, and an interdependent way of living. Based on the idea that community living and mutual support enhance quality of life, this form of collaborative housing is gaining popularity as a healthy alternative for older adults.
Autonomous vehicles and accidents: are they safer than vehicles operated by drivers?
Are self-driving cars any sThe dream of self-driving cars is still maturing, ticking over silently. Advancements and tests contrast with the doubts surrounding this technology: will self-driving cars be capable of fulfilling the promise to reduce accident rates to anecdotal levels?
The evolving pattern of China’s public transport system: from pedals to high speed and back again
For more than a century, cycling was the most popular mode of transport in China, a country that is now at the forefront of high-speed rail development.