China is helping build Africa’s cities, but its approach sidelines local urban planners and residents

As African cities experience some of the fastest urban growth rates in the world, China has become a major bilateral financier for urban infrastructure. From Nairobi’s elevated expressways to Lagos’s ...

A Chicago building has long been called the world’s ‘first skyscraper,’ but was it?

Can you imagine a time before skyscrapers towered over the world’s great cities, shading the streets and sidewalks below?
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Transparency and public trust are key to urban success, IMD Smart City Index 2026 finds

Residents in high-performing urban centers tend to perceive more transparency in their cities and be actively engaged in the ...

I've been to Canada's biggest cities and would only ever call this one home

Vancouver is one of those cities that doesn't feel real at first… and definitely doesn't feel like Canada. Known for their ...

10 Popular Retirement Towns Where Realtors Expect Rents to Skyrocket

Rising rent prices could impact your retirement plans. Real estate experts reveal 10 popular retirement cities where rents ...