How cities can cut carbon emissions in construction
The World Economic Forum’s Centre for Urban Transformation released a report today showcasing the best practices of pioneer cities that are effectively reducing carbon...
Smart Cities for the People: Overcoming Barriers and Building Sustainable Solutions. Part 1
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi*
Over the last decade, the concept of a smart city has garnered significant attention from policymakers and technology developers worldwide...
Smart City: The Key to Enhancing Quality of Life in Developing Countries
Authors: Tuhu Nugraha and Raine Renaldi*
In the context of globalization and rapid technological advancement, the concept of a smart city has become a crucial...
Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience
A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030.
By Karen McHugh
In the medieval Belgian...
Home renovations for Europe’s low-income families get a boost
Upgrading social housing is a central part of EU projects to make city life healthier and happier.
By Gareth Willmer
In the northeastern Italian city of...
Difficulties behind the Construction of Green Buildings
Green buildings, sometimes referred to as sustainable or eco-friendly buildings, are planned and built with the intention of reducing their negative effects on the...
The artistic flair inspiring greener European cities
Arts and culture can bring imagination and momentum to projects for putting urban neighbourhoods more in tune with nature.
By Jack McGovan
In the Dutch capital...
Gearing up for India’s Rapid Urban Transformation
India is urbanizing rapidly. By 2036, its towns and cities will be home to 600 million people, or 40 percent of the population, up...
Cities Present Models for Using Data for Social Impact
The World Economic Forum released today a white paper and two new model policies that highlight how cities can implement new technologies and share...
Thailand’s Smaller Cities Can Help Drive Economic Growth and Reduce Inequality
Thailand’s cities outside Bangkok can accelerate the country’s growth but will need to find ways to access private capital to improve urban infrastructure, a...