Mai 07, 2018
Melbourne’s ascension of global city rankings, strategic urbanization, ability to attract talent and become a hub of innovation can be loosely summed up in one word: knowledge. Melbourne is a proud Knowledge City, recognizing that in order to continue to stimulate and grow our economy we must evolve while cultivating and attracting the best and…
Mai 07, 2018
Are mid-sized cities the engine of our world’s fast-paced urbanization? Explore our series of 3 infographics on the rise of secondary cities around the world. Download PDF here
Avr 23, 2018
Cities worldwide are engaging the power of the crowd and leading a new approach to citizen engagement. Here is how crowdsourcing can reinvigorate and revitalize urban development. Featured Photo by Adrien Olichon on Unsplash
Mar 19, 2018
We think a happy world starts with happy cities. On the occasion of International Day of Happiness, we have invited 10 contributors from across the globe to discuss how to increase human wellbeing and happiness in urban areas. Featured photo by Vita Marija Murenaite on Unsplash
Mar 19, 2018
We had been trying to live a slow life for a long time before realizing that there was such a thing as the Slow Movement. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis the same time my partner Andrew Plumb and I were finishing architecture school and starting our careers. The fast-paced, 80-hour weeks at “starchitecture” firms…
Mar 19, 2018
There are many views about how best to make cities happier. But before we get into that, it’s important to be reminded of the essence of the city. As Shakespeare said, “a city is but its people” and we know cities are not empty buildings and infrastructure, or as Edward Glaeser explains in Triumph of…
Mar 19, 2018
Modern living offers many conveniences but increasingly comes at the price of our health and our wellbeing. How we live, eat, work, play and organize our communities impact our climate, health and wellbeing. Rising challenges such as obesity and non-communicable diseases need to be urgently addressed. Failing to do so will mean that for the…
Mar 19, 2018
When imagining the streets, parks, canals, or squares of any city our minds automatically picture human faces. Some are playing in the grass, others walking to work, taking a bus to school or catching up with friends and family. These snapshots reflect the reality that a city is more than just its physical infrastructure. Indeed,…
Mar 19, 2018
What do ordinary South Africans need to do to make sure that wellbeing is a top priority for policymakers? I live and work in Grahamstown, a small South African university that prides itself on being an excellent educational center attracting young people and scholars not only from South Africa but from the whole of Africa…
Mar 19, 2018
As an architect I look at how we can develop spaces – spaces within buildings, between buildings, between people – that foster greater engagement and connection. I believe in architecture that adds value and benefits society ‘beyond buildings’, focusing on the people that inhabit spaces, the local environment and public arenas. Whether large- or small-scale,…
Mar 19, 2018
Today, more than half of the world’s population live in cities. By 2050, this proportion is expected to grow to two-thirds. People live in cities to be close to employment and educational opportunities and services, and cities can be wonderful places for social interaction and access to cultural activities. When cities are built using good…
Mar 19, 2018
When we think “smart”, our mind instantly connects it to “tech”. When we think future, our thoughts immediately ping artificial intelligence. When we discuss “innovation”, we imagine digital products. There is no doubt about technology’s clout in transforming our today and shaping our tomorrow. Cities are heavily investing in massive networks and data collection machines…
