Cities

Politics & Society

Disinformation thrives on division in our cities

Disinformation now spreads at a speed and scale that society has never faced before, but cities are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing challenge

Politics & Society

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Analysis

Cities must act quickly to challenge disinformation-fuelled violence

Riots and violent unrest in the UK following the murder of children in Southport demonstrates the need for city governments to act quickly against disinformation

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

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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