Cities
Politics & Society
The stories hidden in maps
Maps tell stories, help discovery, provoke discussion and can change the way we understand our world. Welcome to Map of the Month
Politics & Society
‘Forcing’ workers into the office misses the point
In 2024, there is still a place for physical workspaces – but employers need to think carefully about when and how to use them
Environment
Five ways retrofitting cities can help decarbonise our future
New construction is the source of massive amounts of carbon pollution. Retrofitting existing infrastructure is cleaner, and brings multiple benefits
Sciences & Technology
When it’s hot in the city, let green spaces do the sweating for you
Everyone needs access to urban green spaces, not just those in more affluent areas
Politics & Society
How disinformation is undermining our cities
Disinformation is a modern reality. It sows distrust and division in communities, but it’s also affecting our cities’ ability to function
Environment
Book extract
‘Invisible’ infrastructure is the background to our modern lives
They are critical to urban life, but we don’t often think about infrastructures. Maybe it’s time we should
Sciences & Technology
Creating digital twins to save our cities
Digital technologies that allow experts to better predict future city environments may be a key tool in sustainable urban design
Environment
Planning a sense of place
An informal settlement in Iran provides an insight into the politics of place in our cities for the most marginalised people
Politics & Society
Seeing the invisible vulnerable in our cities
The Global South’s urban poor are often violently displaced and excluded from the processes and places which determine their lives
Health & Medicine
Australian cities failing on walkability
The World Heath Organization has set targets to promote physical activity but an international study shows Australian cities are built around cars rather than encouraging walking