The rhythm of city life has long been called “fast-paced,” but now there’s data to back that up—and it reveals something deeper about how people relate to public space. In three major U.S.

This is an edition of Up for Debate, a newsletter by Conor Friedersdorf. On Wednesdays, he rounds up timely conversations and solicits reader responses to one thought-provoking question. Later, he ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: City workers walk past the Lloyds building in the financial district, also known as the Square Mile, on January 20, 2017 in London, England. Following the announcement by ...

Since their emergence, cities acted as major engines of economic and social development. The rising impact of urban life is testified by the 2018 Revision of UN’s World Urbanization Prospect, showing ...

Urban beautification campaigns are usually sold to local residents as a way to improve their daily lives. Design elements – from lighting systems to signs, benches, bollards, fountains and planters, ...

Explore how smart cities technology is reshaping urban life through innovation, sustainability, and connectivity—transforming cities into smarter, greener, and more efficient communities worldwide.

Staircases facilitate transit and movement within cities, influencing how communities interact and navigate their urban surroundings. Despite often going unnoticed within the cityscape, these ...

What we can learn from creative city initiatives, from Sydney to Paris. By Jenna Schnuer What makes a city great? Whether you’re living in Durban, South Africa, or Medellín, Colombia, perhaps no two ...