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New paths for the roads of tomorrow

Transportation news feeds are filled with tech innovations and new start-ups willing to improve our daily mobility…

Swimming is back in town (it’s still summer!)

Among other natural elements, water surely is one of the most appreciated in cities – or even a symbol, as the famous …

How cities deal with the climate change risks

According to the non-profit organization “100 Resilient Cities”, urban resilience is the ability of individuals,…

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Google Home turns bus shelters into a Smart Home

Google just launched Google Home, a voice-activated speaker powered by the Google assistant that manages your everyday…

Urban Radar

Transforming the heart of Paris

With the Notre Dame cathedral, the Ile de la Cité is a must-see destination mentioned in every Paris tour guide. If the…

Facts & Figures

Bike lanes actually eased car congestion in New York City

Drivers' first reaction to the adding of bike paths on the road is often to argue that they are going to slow down…

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Mazda billboard counts how often its car turns heads – literally

How to be sure that your OOH campaign was a success? Mazda answers the question with a simple solution (with technology…

Urban Radar

Discover the first 3D printed bridge in the world

Every day, 3D printing shows its seemingly boundless potential. From artificial hearts and jewellery to actual houses,…

Urban Radar

The world’s longest elevated cycling path just opened in China

Are Chinese cities converting to a more bike-oriented design? The city of Xiamen gives an impressive demonstration of…

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Jetblue warms up New York commuters at Jamaica Station

No one likes commuting on harsh winter days. Perfectly aware of that, the airline company Jetblue set up a little…

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Building age-friendly cities

According to the recent report of the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, one in three US households will…

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Costa Rica ran on renewable energy for more than 250 days in 2016

Compared to some countries still struggling to launch sustainable energy policies, Costa Rica is a pioneer in terms of…

Urban Radar

With Movement, Uber offers access to its traffic data

Thanks to its app, Uber has collected a great amount of data about how people move around cities. Precious material for…

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Work as a team to win free coffee samples with Löfbergs

During the annual light festival Staro Riga in November, coffee brand Löfbergs tested the ability of commuters to work…

Facts & Figures

The division between the two Europes – mapped

Eurostat recently published a map analysing the economic development within the EU, at a regional level. Based on the…