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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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Europe’s population shifts visible in one map
The BSSR map is one of a kind: it is the first ever about Europe’s population shifts that provides such accurate data…
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In Iceland, a 3D pedestrian crossing both reduces traffic speed and embellishes the streets
We have all come across many pedestrian crossings that looked the same, no matter the city nor the country we were…
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Montreal unveils its ambitious bike plan
Montreal is following in the footsteps of Amsterdam and other bike-friendly cities with its ambitious bike plan. The…
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Citymapper is launching a new mobility service in London with Gett
While Transport for London hasn’t renewed Uber’s licence to operate, new operators are launching alternative mobility…
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Indian trains will soon be solar-powered
India has decided to solve part of its pollution issue with solar power on its trains. A set of 16 solar panels were…
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When Hong Kong will run out of space for its waste
Trapped between hills and the ocean, the compact city of Hong Kong is facing a concerning waste issue. Its 7.4 million…
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Mexico gets rid of its mandatory parking minimums
Mexico City just took a radical decision that could greatly enhance both its housing market and its walkability: the…
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What will NYC look like in a driverless future?
In a near future, driverless cars may reshape our daily mobility – and even the design of our streets. The company…
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Portland is designing accessible bikes for its bike share system
If bike sharing is a great opportunity to get around town easily, not everyone can enjoy it – especially people with…
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Creating a better community thanks to text messages
How to involve your community into a planning project, when residents don’t have time to attend never-ending…
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CloudFisher: a different “cloud technology”
Fishing for clouds sound like a fantasy coming straight out of J. M. Barrie’s imagination. Still, it really exists and…
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Seattle is taking floating bridges to the next level with a light rail
In a few weeks, Seattle will start the construction of the world's first light rail on a floating bridge. Seattle is…