Donald Trump Wants to Build a City
Donald Trump plans to launch competition to design “Freedom Cities” on federal land.
Hyperlocal growth: a new form of urban planning
From boosting local economies to fostering community engagement, hyperlocal growth brings important benefits to urban centers.
Inside Snailbrook, the ‘utopian town’ Elon Musk is building for his employees in Texas
Elon Musk has purchased thousands of acres of land near Austin for a ‘Texas utopia along the Colorado River’. The town named Snailbrook will provide cheap housing for employees along with a pool, gym and recreational areas. The best part: The billionaire can set his own regulations.
This hypersonic hydrogen jet could fly from London to New York in 90 mins
Destinus is developing a prototype hydrogen-powered aircraft capable of travelling at Mach 5 and above. That’s five times the speed of sound: over 6000 kph.
United invests $15M in carbon capture-sustainable fuel effort
United CEO Scott Kirby (L) speaks with Axios’ Joann Muller (R) at the What’s Next Summit. Photo: Ron Flores for Axios
Paris’ Failed Romance With Scooters Is a Warning
The 15-minute city is going to take things a little slower in its bid to go carless.
The Smart Composting Bins Are Designed to Make You Think
The bright-orange Smart Bin with “Compost” emblazoned on the front and illustrations of banana peels, coffee filters, and wilted flowers on the side.
AI-powered robots could fix recycling’s biggest problems
A high-speed robotics system from AMP Robotics picks out recyclables on a conveyor belt in a Waste Connections recycling facility. Photo courtesy of AMP Robotics
The new wave of climate tech startups capturing carbon across Europe
Will they be able to scale enough to make a dent in emissions?
These are the 6 levels of autonomous driving that explain when cars will drive themselves
Learn how self-driving cars are transforming the way we live and move, and discover some of their technological challenges.