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Despite cleaning up the Belgian capital’s congested centre, an anti-car initiative has divided opinion. We meet the policy’s architects – and some of its opponents.

11 July 2024

We look at some research and developments that underline the need to support creative and cultural communities in urban areas.

4 July 2024

We assess the future of the Turkish city of Antakya and delve into the proposed master plan that aims to rebuild the city following the catastrophic earthquakes that struck in February 2023.   

Founded ahead of the 1992 Olympics as part of Santa & Cole’s remit to regenerate Barcelona, Urbidermis is setting the blueprint for enhancing cities with innovative and sustainable urban furniture, while harnessing the…

From urbanism and the environment to simple street manners, we present 30 edicts for improving our cities for people and planet.

From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.

Summers are getting hotter and urban areas bear the brunt. But it’s no sweat for our city slicker and his canine companion, who know the ways to stay cool as the mercury rises.

Quality of life isn’t just about political solutions. So what else makes a city tick? Our correspondents offer some answers.

Alexei Korolyov discovers how Bratislava’s focus on designing the Slovakian capital with children in mind can lead to better quality of life for people of all ages.

30 May 2024

How can urban predictability help us design, plan and build better cities? We examine the real-world lessons that can be taken from digital environments, visit an urban environment simulator and explore how predictive…

The French capital has done much to clean, tidy and tighten itself up ahead of the opening ceremony.

As Paris rushes to complete its transformation into an Olympic city, the mayor of the island at the heart of the Village is thinking ahead.

22 February 2024

We discuss some of the major urban challenges that face Los Angeles. We explore how the city administration and community are helping to overcome issues from extreme heat and drought to homelessness, affordable housing and…

8 February 2024

We look to the urban spaces below our feet, exploring the tunnels, passageways and even catacombs that exist under the buildings and roadways of our cities.

Swiss village Monte is living proof that minor urban interventions can be a major boost to quality of life.