Why do some smart cities fail?
Why do some smart cities fail? How can it be avoided? Public policies that lead to success and failure. What are the reasons why certain smart cities do not work well?
The Parking Reform Era Underway for Urban Planning
When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2907 into law on September 22, 2022—making it easier and cheaper to develop around transit stops by requiring less parking—it culminated a decade of political and legislative work. AB 2907 was only the latest in a string of laws proposed for similar effect, dating back to AB 710 in 2011, but it was the first to end up on the governor’s desk.
Micro-housing: what is it and why could it be a housing solution
What is micro-housing and why can it be a habitability solution? Advantages, benefits and disadvantages, problems and risks.
Nusantara, the new capital Indonesia is building in Borneo so it can leave Jakarta
Jakarta is sinking beneath the weight of its buildings. As water levels underground are being depleted, the city is being flooded every few months, and Nusantara cannot make the same mistakes. In this article, we tell you all about Indonesia’s bold plans to create a new capital.
Is there any sense in having wind turbines in cities?
Can wind turbines be used in cities? We tell you all about the benefits and advantages of this cheap energy. How and when could it be implemented?
Willis Tower: a giant with numerous records and an interesting history
Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is a building in Chicago, which was once the tallest in the world. Discover with us some of the amazing facts of this architectural icon.
Biomaterials: do they have a place in smart cities?
Biomaterials: What are they and what are they for? What advantages and benefits do they have? In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about them.
We will not see cars disappear in the future, but we may see car-free cities
The global population is soon set to reach 8 billion . This figure helps us put into perspective the number of motor vehicles in the world: 1.446 billion according to a study. Is it possible to imagine, for just one day, a car-free city?
Content Pills #11: Efficient Mobility Systems
How can urban mobility adapt to today’s world and helps to save the planet?
Four cities that have reindustrialised
In recent decades, many global cities with a strong industrial past have had to reinvent themselves in order to respond to the decline experienced by many sectors. The solution in many cases has been to find new niches that reinterpret their legacy.