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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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A German start-up challenges Deutsche Bahn

Do you find commuting by train is more and more expensive ? Derek Ladewig, a German rail expert, agrees with you. And…

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Turning Madrid into a giant Star Wars exhibition

The release of the new Star Wars movie (The Force Awakens) was the occasion for a massive multimedia campaign all over…

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Uberising transport in Rome

The Italian capital has long been criticized for the poor quality and reliability of its public transports.To solve…

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“Fare Free Monday” in London Transit for Apple Pay Users

In 2014, Transport for London gave users the possibility to pay their ticket via contactless cards or devices…

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Watch your favorite TV show while waiting for the bus

Waiting at a bus stop can be long and boring when you have nothing to do. Canal Play decided to fight this boredom with…

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Fighting air pollution with innovation

France currently chairs and hosts the COP21. More than 190 countries are negotiating a new international agreement on…

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Taxis turn green for COP21

From the 4th to 10th of December, three green cabs covered with turf will travel through Paris and offer free rides to…

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Comparing the wealth standards in different cities with a burger

Which cities have the world's richest workers ? That's a difficult question to answer when you know how different the…

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Unlocking the city for the blind

In the UK, 180,000 blind or partially sighted people rarely leave home alone, anxious about the idea of getting around…

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10 reasons why cities hold the key to climate change

To mark cities day at the UN Climate Conference in Paris, The Guardian listed 10 datas explaining why the cities should…

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Muji plans to sell pop-up affordable homes

The Japanese retail chain, better known for its household supplies, wants to go further by selling affordable pop-up…

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Car ownership VS Carsharing

Did you know that, in some American cities, a bedroom is less large than the parking space required ?An infography from…

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All the subway systems of the world in one poster

If you have a city-lover among your friends, we have found the perfect gift for this Christmas. Artist and urban…

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Books as subway tickets to promote reading

In Brazil, people only read an average of about two books a year. Sad statement. To promote reading, book publisher L…

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An egg-o-mat in your street

Missing out on authentic and organic products ?In Hamburg, an urban farm decided to try a new way to sell its products…

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Pointing out the power of biking with an app

How far can you get in 5 minutes on a bike? The Bike Citizens app answers this very relevant question with an original…

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Your Christmas Tree takes a ride with Uber

Hohoho. Christmas is coming, and every year you face the same struggle : how to carry this huge Christmas tree up to…

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Running in the city

Recent years saw a growing popularity of urban running, as evidenced by the impressive number of participants in the…

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Trees can make waiting shorter at the bus stop

Last year, we mentioned a study carried out by researchers from the University of Minnesota showing that the presence…

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A DIY poster made of bike locks

Dutch bicycle locks manufacturer Axa Stenman and TBWA-Neboko agency came up with a clever campaign in Amsterdam to…

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An edible billboard

Natural Balance Foods partnered with Total Media agency to promote its fruit and cereal bars Nākd in an innovative and…

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Crossing the street can be fun, too!

Some people wonder if pressing the "walk button" at a crosswalk actually has any effects. Spanish designer Alfredo Adan…

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A map responding to weather conditions

British designer Camilla Hempleman created an innovative map of the city of Bath, able to highlight different points of…

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Fancy a Mad Max ride?

As part of the promotion of the Mad Max video game, which was inspired by the recent Mad Max: Fury Road film, Warner…

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Vote with your cigarette litter!

Willing to reduce the quantity of cigarette butts thrown in the streets of London, British environmental charity Hubbub…

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Connected bins in New York City

Massachusetts-based waste management company BigBelly and the City of New York implemented connected bins in downtown…

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More bikers means less risk of accidents

A recent study unveiled by health consultant Peter Lyndon Jacobsen showed that the more bikers and walkers are on the…

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Looking for the greenest road

Because people are happier when their environment is green, the start-up Walkonomics developed a smart app which…

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Mobile phone gaming is becoming more and more popular

According to a study carried out by eMarketer, the use of smartphone to play is becoming more and more popular. In 2015…

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Kids in the city

Nowadays, cities are evolving in order to respond to the needs of every part of its population, including children:…

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Top pro-startup local policies

The British charity Nesta published its “City Initiatives for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship” report that…

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Light my bike rider’s back!

The Azerbaijani designer Elnur Babayev conceived a very useful innovation named "cyclee" to prevent the risk of…

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Feel the temperature before boarding

Stockholm Arlanda airport decided to tackle the problem of waiting time with a creative idea. Passengers do not need a…

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Hidden coffee machines bring people together

To make the daily walk to the workplace a little more fun, Nescafé created an original advertising campaign bringing…

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A rainy crosswalk

Design studio Ampersand Content created two unusual crosswalks representing an umbrella and rain drops to decorate the…

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The street becomes your sport field

Powerade and Ogilvy & Mather Berlin launched an innovative advertising campaign called “Workout billboards” in three