Urbanisation
As urban demographics shift, so must the cities we live in change. Here, read about tech, infrastructure and how urbanisation is changing the world of work.
How the cloud is streamlining urban life
A city will tell you when it’s about to break down if you just let it, because when...
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Cities are only as smart as their businesses
A truly smart city is one which is built on a free and open exchange of data, supplied...
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How the “15-minute city” will transform work
Are so-called 15-minute cities, where employees work and socialise close to their homes, the answer to collaborating effectively...
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Society 5.0: Japan’s lofty plans face hurdles
Japan’s ambition to create a more efficient, integrated society with a thriving economy may be difficult to achieve in a country that is crying out for huge investments in physical infrastructure
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Tokyo on track for smartest Olympics ever
Robotic guides, crowd control directed by artificial intelligence and immersive virtual reality are among the technologies, enabled by the internet of things, set to excite fans at Tokyo’s 2020 Olympics
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What makes a great tech startup hub?
From low rents and close access to universities, to good transport links and government support, there are a number of key reasons why certain cities are the best incubators for tech talent
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Five innovative ways to combat the housing crisis
From modular commuter villages to innovative finance models, developers are finding new, inventive solutions to tackle the UK housing crisis
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Looking forward to the future of water
‘Climate change and population growth are providing us with huge resource issues that need tackling urgently’
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Embracing the rise of new UK tech hubs
From Bristol to Dundee, many regions outside of London are becoming hubs for technology startups in their own right
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Porto: a masterclass in city branding
Eduardo Aires, the man behind the rebranding campaign for Portugal’s second city, explores the importance of messaging and visual identity
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Eight cities using data to change the way we live
Eight cities are using data and artificial intelligence in innovative ways to reshape public services
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Are cities ready for new demographics?
Headline global statistics highlighting growing urban populations mask slowing rates of growth in some developed countries and many cities remain woefully underprepared for the unprecedented demographic shifts underway