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From big to balanced: The role of mid-sized cities ahead
Picture this: Sarah, a 32-year-old software engineer, wakes up each morning in her cramped New York City flat. The commute on the packed subway drains her energy before she even logs in for work. Rent eats up half her salary, and weekends are spent dodging crowds just to grab a coffee. One day, after yet…
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The power of visioning in shaping urban futures
Imagine standing on a bustling street corner in a city you’ve never visited, but one that feels strangely familiar. The air is crisp, filled with the hum of electric vehicles gliding past, and green spaces weave through towering buildings like threads in a tapestry. People from all walks of life gather in communal hubs, sharing…
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Housing: the foundation of thriving cities
In an era where more than half the world’s population calls cities home, housing stands as the unspoken backbone of urban life. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the historic districts of Vienna, affordable and accessible homes are not just shelters – they are the threads that weave together economic vitality, social cohesion and…
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Fail fast, build better: Why urban experimentation is key to our cities
Imagine a bustling city street. Now, picture a forgotten, fenced-off parking lot on that same street—a dead space of cracked asphalt and weeds. For decades, city planners might have zoned it for “commercial use,” earmarked for a 10-year development plan that never arrived. It’s a familiar sight in almost every city: a gap where life…
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Is blockchain the key to a more citizen-centric city? How blockchain will reinvent urban governance
A city is more than just a collection of buildings, roads, and people; it is a complex web of agreements, transactions, and shared truths. We trust that our vote will be counted, that the deed to our home is secure, that the taxes we pay are allocated fairly, and that our personal identity is protected.…
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The algorithmic metropolis: AI’s impact on urban operations and systemic foresight
Cities are the most complex systems humanity has ever built. They are dense, dynamic, and non-linear networks of infrastructure, economies, and human behaviours. For a century, we’ve attempted to manage this incredible complexity with 20th-century tools: static master plans, siloed city departments, and a fundamentally reactive approach to maintenance. That era is over. It’s no…