The New Temple Of Art That You Maybe Stepping Underneath
“There were very few people outside the water system who knew this massive space was there.” It took…
2016-10-17
How Internet of Things Can Make a City Smarter?
IoT (Internet of Things) has become the talk of the technological world, but have you ever thought about…
2016-10-14
Create To Regenerate : Cities Tap Into Talent For Urban Renewal
The creative industries – ranging from game development to architecture, media, design and the arts – are a…
2016-10-13
Does Transit Always Increase Land Value?
Cities are harnessing future land values to pay for new infrastructure. But the research behind this approach may…
2016-10-13
Denmark Capitalizes On Culture To Stop Food Waste
Nobody fights food waste like the Danes. Over a recent five-year period, Denmark slashed its discarded food by…
2016-10-13
10 Things You Need To Know About The World Summit Of Local & Regional Leaders
The 2016 edition of the World Summit of Local and Regional Leaders is not a regular Summit. For…
2016-10-12
The Value Of Airports As Economic Regions
Airports have a lot of untapped economic potential due to their proximity and connectivity to other metropolitan city…
2016-10-12
The ‘Airbnb Effect’: Is It Real, And What Is It Doing To A City Like Amsterdam?
In the Dutch capital, Airbnb has been accused of driving up property prices and disrupting communities – while…
2016-10-10
The Best Things In Life Are Simple, And Free — But Not Everywhere
The best things in life are free. — A simple and quite philosophical saying, or just something a…
2016-10-03
Technology For Car Convenience At The Cost Of Pedestrian Casualties
One pedestrian is killed every two days on Australia’s roads, the majority in metropolitan areas. While advances in…
2016-10-03
What’s It Like To Live In The Best Country For Expats
Singapore — the lion city — always tops the list for the best country for expats. The report…
2016-09-28
Oil & Water: Ironies In City Zoning Goals With Segregation Outcomes
A new study identifies the precise ways that stricter land use regulations lead to greater divides. We’ve long…
2016-09-27
Amazon’s People Are In Danger, For Our Power Appetite
There are currently over 60 major hydroelectric dam projects in the Amazon. The third largest project is the…
2016-09-27
The Smartest Schools In The World Are Also Beautifully Smart
Design — it is probably the last thing on parents’ list of considerations when choosing which school they…
2016-09-26
True Farm-To-Table, Still An Exception, A Long Road Ahead, If At All
As the food trend spreads, its impact and limitations on actual, real-life farms and farming communities becomes more…
2016-09-26
Renegade Bike Lanes: It Always Takes An Activist In San Francisco
After two cyclists were killed in hit-and-runs on the same day, the SFMTrA grabbed traffic cones and took…
2016-09-26
America’s Top 11 Autumn Getaways You Must Not Miss
Autumn is here and winter is not far behind. This transition is often seen as a slow and…
2016-09-23
Singapore Spearheading Driverless Taxis You Can Grab Soon
The city of Singapore has singed a new deal in partnership with automotive supplier Delphi and local startup…
2016-09-23
Memphis’ Greens It Up, From Getting It Wrong To Doing It Right
Shelby Farms Park and the Shelby Farms Greenline demonstrate a civic interest in landscape design not seen in…
2016-09-23
America’s Tallest Skyscrapers: Keeping Cool & Saving Energy
This is the John Hancock Center, one of the iconic building in Chicago and one of the tallest…
2016-09-19
‘Do’ Paper-Making: Rebirth Of A Lost Art Form
In a small rural village 45 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, lies Suoi Co where the ancient art of…
2016-09-19
The 10 Best College Towns In The U.S. Year 2016
While the term “college town” may bring to mind solo cup-littered parties and riotous football games, there’s far more to these…
2016-09-16
How Class And Wealth Affect Our Health
Inequities in wealth and income are one of the biggest social, economic and political challenges of our time.…
2016-09-14
When Silence Is A Good Thing: Giving Praise In Japan
Japan has always conducted itself by its own set of rules that may seem peculiar — shocking even…
2016-09-13
High Tech Forest? In A Hotel? Only In Dubai.
Dubai is to embark on another ambitious project — this time building a 7,000 square meter rainforest in…
2016-09-13
Journey To Another World In The Largest Cave On Earth
This is Hang Son Doong, a 3 million year-old natural wonder located in central Vietnam and is the…
2016-09-13
Flame On! The World’s 11 Best Barbecues You Must Try
Much like music, food is universal — regardless of where we might come from, food is the thing…
2016-09-08
Major Cities Across The World Re-imagined Through A Video Game Universe
We don’t really feature video games here but a recent press release of game studio Eidos-Montreal showcasing their…
2016-09-07
China’s Elevated Bus: Future Concepts Of The Past Made Into Reality Today
Traffic — one of the major consequences of living in the big city. It’s the number one cause…
2016-09-07
While There’s Selfies Everywhere, A Photo Can Change A Life Amazingly
We as human beings have a habit of taking things for granted. Roof over our heads. Food on…
2016-09-06
How An Ancient Clock Tower Survived Italy’s Deadly Earthquake
Of the many devastating pictures to come out of central Italy after last week’s deadly earthquake, the clock…
2016-09-05
World’s Largest Air Purifier vs China’s Smog
Looking at most products being sold in the market today, chances are, you will read the label “Made…
2016-09-01
How Modern Luxury Meets Traditional Sensibilities
Looking at the image above, one would think it came off of a sci-fi movie or a very…
2016-09-01
Just When You Thought You’d Love A Tokyo Subway Ride
The Japanese rail network is known throughout the world for its superiority and punctuality. In the capital city…
2016-08-25
Predicting Our Future As Internet Of Things Come Alive
Physical actions in the real world and data processing in the digital world are fusing as the Internet…
2016-08-25
Dubai Making An American Hyperloop Dream, A Reality
Dubai is hosting an international event on September inviting engineers and scientists from across the globe to participate…
2016-08-19
Your Next Taxi Ride Could Be A Joy Ride In The Sky
Skytran recently launched it’s pilot project in Tel Aviv last year. The company’s ‘sky taxis’ may be the…
2016-08-19
Can Happiness Be Designed?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently announced that it’s government has chosen 60 individuals to serve as “chief…
2016-08-18
Simple: More Women Coder, More Better Code
It is no secret that the tech industry has always consisted of predominantly men. Women just are not…
2016-08-09
Oil Rocks : The Land Of Fire In The Middle Of The Sea
Far out into the Caspian Sea, a hundred kilometers away from the Azerbaijani capital Baku, lies one of…
2016-08-09
The 10 Best Cities For Young Entrepreneurs
We previously looked at the best cities for young millennials in the US. Now lets take a more…
2016-08-06
The First Solar-Powered Town Will Come From Down Under
The push to go green is in full swing. This steadily increasing trend has pushed industries and the…
2016-08-06