When observing the chaotic, burgeoning growth of the modern city, the more erudite of urban planners will reminisce wistfully on how different it is from its ancient Greek counterpart, the polis, ...
Kinshasa, the capital and largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is growing rapidly. Nature-based solutions like urban farming, terraces, and green corridors can help cities with climate ...
The population of city dwellers is expected to double by 2050, the World Bank says. To accommodate that influx of city dwellers, the world will have to add the equivalent of an entire New York City to ...
India’s rapid urbanization has created a complex web of environmental challenges that are becoming increasingly difficult for traditional methods to manage. As cities expand, so do the issues of ...
Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. Framing the Challenge of Urban Flooding in the United States. Washington, DC: The National ...
While the future belongs to everyone, cities tend to take the lion's share of responsibility when it comes to sustainability. The United Nations estimates that by the year 2030, 60% of the world's ...
Technology is increasingly taking a more critical role in the evolution of urban mobility. Cities worldwide are grappling with congestion, pollution, and inefficient transportation systems. As urban ...