Mayors and senior city officials from around the world have called for greater authority, financing and policy tools for cities to address some of the
Rapid urban growth is putting waste-management systems under increasing pressure across some of Africa’s largest cities, with Johannesburg, Lagos, Dakar and Accra confronting rising waste
Delhi has opened a new chapter in its approach to vertical urban development. The newly notified Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD-2047) explicitly defines buildings
September 25, 2026 | Housing & Urban Development | Paris, France France’s major cities are facing a growing shortage of rental housing, with Paris at
London is taking a more direct role in housing development with the launch of a new City Hall Developer initiative, backed by a £100 million
London has published a new Draft London Plan, setting out a long-term framework for housing, infrastructure, employment, transport and urban development across the capital. Published
A new California housing bill could significantly change how seven of the state’s largest cities develop around major transit hubs, potentially opening the door to
The Schuman Square Brussels redevelopment is entering a new phase, as the city explores a greener and more climate-resilient vision for one of the most
The Northern Metropolis Hong Kong project is entering a new phase of development, as major infrastructure projects, new planning legislation and cross-border rail connections with
Hong Kong is accelerating its transformation into one of Asia’s leading smart cities by expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has become one of the most significant transport infrastructure projects in Australia’s history, fundamentally reshaping the city’s rail network. After years of
Boston Consulting Group’s first Intelligent Cities Index 2026 ranks London as the leading intelligent city globally, followed by Dubai, New York City, Washington DC, and
