Urbanism
All puffed out: Milan’s new smoking laws cause a stir
New regulations in Italy’s most stylish city prevent smoking in public – but rules are made to be broken.
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Why are we walking so quickly?
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Moving to Mumbai? Colaba is the place where art and architecture unite
In the first of a new series on urban enclaves – places that have their own powerful dynamism – we head to a former colonial redoubt in Mumbai (or still Bombay to locals).
Cities are bad for us. Here’s how to fix them
Cities can be inspiring places that bring out the best in us but they’re often concrete jungles that make us ill. What if they were places where you could thrive rather than simply survive?
Berlin’s Eternithaus returns to its roots
Once one of the showpiece buildings in a vast mid-century exhibition, the Eternithaus has been restored and part-converted into hospitality venue Fulds.
Noise pollution is an urban racket: why our cities need a bit of shush
The hum of engines, chatter of crowds and beeps of digital devices in our cities are often equated with success. Yet, in this pursuit of growth, we might be undervaluing one of urban living’s…
Chain reaction
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.
Editor’s letter: Andrew Tuck on making cities work for everyone
The conversation around urban planning has been politicised like never before. But in striving to point out what makes cities work, Andrew Tuck says we’re more than up for the debate.
Talking trash: Community efforts and new technology that are keeping our cities clean
From the Swiss inventor taking bins underground to an ecological pioneer in Bali, we celebrate the unsung heroes keeping our cities clean and tidy.
The essential survival guide on how to beat the heat in the city
Summers are getting hotter and urban areas bear the brunt. From age-old wisdom to some modern insights, here are some tips and tricks to stay cool this season.
Urbidermis’s commitment to sustainable landscaping is shaping cities across the world
Founded ahead of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, this design company has been setting the blueprint for enhancing cities with innovative and sustainable urban furniture, while harnessing the natural world.
