Urbanism
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Cities
We speak to Phoenix’s young and upcoming mayor and explore the (very) hot topic of pyrogeography.
Building society
Colombia’s newest city, Serena del Mar, is an experiment in privately funded urbanism.
Paddle power
As developers eye New York’s Gowanus Canal, Ed Stocker takes to the water in one of the city's grubbiest but most interesting corners.
The opener
How to improve street lighting, shopfronts and city transit, a celebration of rats’ lives and dogs’ dinners and why the solution to our modern malaise is simplicity itself.
Taking stock
E-commerce has had a transformative effect on city centres but now the booming demand for warehouses to speed-up last-mile deliveries is set to bring another round of dramatic change to our urban landscape.
Back to the future
Our modern cities have ever-evolving needs. But sometimes putting a new spin on an old idea might just fit the bill, whether the aim is to tackle climate change or simply entertain.
Open book
The Finnish capital’s new public library was the result of an anonymous open competition. As other cities look for a less ‘starchitect’ future, it shows what can be achieved with a little democracy.
Let’s make it a good one
It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.
Roll up, roll up!
The planet is getting warmer and urban residents as far north as Sweden are feeling the effects. Don’t sweat it: rather than reaching for the air-conditioning, try throwing some shade.
Small packages
Looking to escape the metropolis to downsize? Our correspondents have come up with a definitive list of the world’s best small cities, offering a balance between culture and space to breathe.
