New paths for the roads of tomorrow
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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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The largest "passive house" complex in the world will soon appear in Germany
A great example of sustainable urban projects is to be built in Heidelberg, Germany. The Heidelberg Village in…
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New York State is going anti-Airbnb
Cities have not been very friendly with Airbnb lately. After Paris and Berlin, the New York State Senate just passed a…
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A tiny birdhouse that measures the air pollution and provides Wi-Fi in Amsterdam streets
A glowing, tiny birdhouse made its appearance in Amsterdam streets. Called TreeWifi, this little thing is actually…
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The sky is the limit
Buildings of the old Budapest can be architectural marvels. Photographer Zsolt Hlinka decided to change the way we…
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Uber is increasingly seen as a transportation option in Moovit app
Real-time transit application Moovit just expanded its partnership with Uber to cover 22 countries worldwide. If the…
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A giant "straddling bus" to ease the traffic of Chinese cities ?
Chinese cities are suffering from pollution and traffic congestion. And it won't get better: China is expecting 20…
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A translucent wood for the skyscrapers of tomorrow
A French architect created a material that could revolutionize the construction industry: a translucent, rot-resistant…
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Paris is turning car-free once a month
As we mentioned in a previous Focus, air pollution is a growing concern for cities, frequently covered with a heavy and…
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The futuristic shots of Tokyo streets at night
Tokyo is well-known for the omnipresence of colourful billboards and neons that give its streets a mysterious and…
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Will the future delivery boy be a robot ?
We hear a lot about autonomous cars, but most of the projects aim at improving individual mobility rather than solving…
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Watch out ! Pigeons patrol in London to monitor air pollution
Pigeons are often seen as harmful urban animals, unloved by urban dwellers. The air quality monitoring startup…
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Microtransit will complement public transport in Kansas City
In order to improve its public transit service, Kansas City decided to team up with Bridj and Ford Motor Company to…