2030 Cities

As Global Cities Expand Rapidly, People Must Be at the Center of Planning

By Anacláudia Rossbach

How Cities Are Using Nature-Based Solutions to Tackle Floods

By Natalie Donback

Greenways Are Reviving American Cities

By Micheline Maynard and Video by Joey Lautrup

Big Storms Highlight Efforts to Protect Water Systems

By Micheline Maynard
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Housing Is a Frontline Defense Against Climate Change

Research conducted on behalf of Habitat for Humanity shows that adequate housing is a powerful catalyst for well-being and sustainability.

By Jonathan Reckford

These Taiwanese Companies Are Turning Waste Into Buildings

Miniwiz and LOTOS are using waste-based alternatives to make construction more sustainable.

By Lillygol Sedaghat and Cory Howell Hamada

How AI Is Being Used to Respond to Natural Disasters in Cities

AI is spurring a new generation of earthquake monitoring and climate forecasting systems.

By Harry Booth and Tharin Pillay

A New Zealand City Could Soon Have a Sky-High Solution for Congestion

Next year, startup Whoosh will begin construction on a gondola-like ride-hailing network in Queenstown—the first of its kind.

By Harry Booth

New Report Provides a Framework for Tackling the Effects of the ‘Climate-Health Crisis’

Less than a third of cities have a resilience plan that integrates climate and health, a Rockefeller Foundation found. It highlights success stories that could show a path forward.

By Harry Booth and Video by Joey Lautrup

How the Cement Industry Is Creating Carbon-Negative Building Materials

Some companies are creating carbon-negative building materials by storing excess carbon dioxide in concrete. 

By Sarah Sax and Video by Joey Lautrup

How Micromobility Is Providing Alternatives to Short Car Trips

Almost 70% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050. Finding a way for people to get around those cities while tackling emissions presents a conundrum: Transportation accounts for a...

By Sarah Sax and Video by Joey Lautrup

How Cities Are Clamping Down on Traffic to Fight Emissions

Dublin has joined a flock of global cities that have banned or limited vehicle traffic on a regular basis.

By Micheline Maynard and Video by Joey Lautrup
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