Urban 2.0 News

Leading urban economist Ed Glaeser talks about doom loops, hybrid spaces, the 15-minute city, and bumpy roads...

Botanical gardens are not just beautiful – they can cool the city air by 5°C during heatwaves, according to the most comprehensive review of its kind led by the University of Surrey. Parks and wetlands have a similar effect...

As the author of this article explains, there are three significant ways we can overcome interconnected climate and pollution challenges: focusing on cities; investing in cross-sector energy efficiency and low-carbon technologies; and promoting inclusive, collaborative governance...

It is critical that we have enough water for our needs. Did you know that many growing cities might struggle to have enough clean water in future? As the author of this article describes, stormwater is a hidden treasure, and we’re not making the most of it...

Jodhpur is known as the “Blue City” for its captivating blue-painted houses. Beyond their visual appeal, these houses hold a hidden secret; a revelation that could pave the way for a cooler, more sustainable urban future...

A new housing development outside Phoenix is looking towards European cities for inspiration and shutting out the cars. So far residents love it...

There are many Canadian examples that are shifting housing away from a speculative commodity, and towards a human right...

Cities in India are testing measures that could help urban populations worldwide cope with rising temperatures...

Drinking fountains are a common sight in London today, but they’re a relatively recent addition to the city. Archival research, part of a project on London’s water history and politics, explores the movement that inspired the construction of public drinking fountains at a remarkable rate in the late 19th century...