The world's future is in cities. It is estimated that by 2050, 7 out of 10 people will live in urban areas (although a recent ...

The world is urbanizing fast. In 1975, about 11% of the global population lived in cities with more than 1 million ...

New study finds the world's biggest cities may grow more slowly by 2100, reshaping forecasts for infrastructure and economic planning.

Generative urban AI platforms can move from vision into reality in seconds with dozens, if not hundreds, of iterations and scenarios to choose from. Cities, the pulsating hubs of human civilization, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Jonathan Reichental covers technology in business and society. Cities, where almost 60 percent of all humans now live, often ...

THERE IS A special thrill to landing in a new city. The view you get before the plane touches down reveals a lot about a place. You can tell whether locals live packed together in tall towers or ...

Climate change is impacting urban areas especially hard, and densely populated cities are suffering the most. The urban heat island effect means that city temperatures can be several degrees higher ...

A neighborhood of Hinsdale, Illinois uses curb cuts that allow stormwater to easily drain into rain gardens and bioswales. With dense vegetation, absorbent soils, and underground storage capacity, ...