Urban

Rio de Janeiro is one of Latin America’s most unequal cities; a new project uses urban farming to improve conditions in one of Rio’s most disadvantaged zones

People living in urban areas are especially vulnerable to increased temperatures, but here’s how greener cities can help us beat the heat

Australian cities have seen a considerable increase in the work commute since 2002, but the 2019 HILDA survey suggests we have now reached peak travel times

Trees and green spaces are essential for urban sustainability and liveability, but so is planting the right things in the right places

Book extract: Twice a day, every weekday – millions of us spend time in cars, buses, trains and trams commuting. Although many of us hate it, the experiences of our daily journeys are transforming life in our cities

Far from being a biodiversity wasteland, urban environments are home to some of Australia’s most threatened species

Australian cities need to reduce their emissions to avoid catastrophic climate change, potentially profoundly impacting our future lifestyles

By 2050, almost 70 per cent of the world’s population will live in cities. How can universities help urban populations thrive?

Exploring the wealth of life within a single city block

How superdiversity is forcing us to rethink housing and healthcare in our cities and beyond