The former irresistible charm of city skylines has worn off as millions swap skyscrapers with open spaces and authentic ...

Centred Smart Cities,” the UNESCO World Heritage Cities Programme is releasing a new set of case studies on the UNESCO Urban Heritage Atlas. Building on last ...

Maya cities grew when drought and conflict made rural life risky. They declined when nature improved and people chose freedom again.

On World Cities Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls on national and city leaders to transform urban areas into ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Cities, where almost 60 percent of all humans now live, often ...

AS the world commemorates World Cities’ Day 2025, under the theme “People-centred Smart Cities,” the United Nations ...

Freiburg, Germany, showcases a sustainable urban future with its widespread solar energy, car-free mobility, and integrated green culture. This university city prioritizes cycling and public transport ...

There’s been a lot of hand-wringing lately about electric bikes. You’ve probably seen the headlines – the ones about ...

Joey Alexander served a 23-year stint in prison before finding a new life in San Francisco as a community ambassador for the nonprofit Urban Alchemy, where he was assigned to help keep the peace from ...