Christopher Boone Arizona State University, USA In sweeping images of cityscapes, it is nearly impossible to distinguish individual human beings. We clearly see the products of human… Read more “The human experience in the urban environment”
Category: Opinion
Critical perspectives for examining urbanization and sustainability in China
Peilei Fan Michigan State University, USA The rapid urbanization of China is an event unparalleled in human history. Fueled by a near-continuous rural-to-urban migration, the country’s urban… Read more “Critical perspectives for examining urbanization and sustainability in China”
The challenges of urban mobility in Nairobi, Kenya
Lorraine Amollo Ambole University of Nairobi, Kenya Deep down, I always knew there was a method to the madness of Nairobi matatus, and now I have the… Read more “The challenges of urban mobility in Nairobi, Kenya”
How can we apply complexity science to urban policy?
Michail Fragkias Boise State University, USA In the past few decades, urban researchers and practitioners across the world have jointly enriched our understanding of the new challenges… Read more “How can we apply complexity science to urban policy?”
Natural infrastructure: A clear path towards urban resilience?
Robert McDonald The Nature Conservancy, USA There has been an explosion of interest in the idea of “urban resilience”. The Rockefeller Foundation was excited enough about the… Read more “Natural infrastructure: A clear path towards urban resilience?”
Green cities and smart cities: The potential and pitfalls of digitally-enabled green urbanism
Alexander Aylett National Institute for Scientific Research, Canada Since its early days, the discourse around “smart cities” has included environmental sustainability as one of its core principles.… Read more “Green cities and smart cities: The potential and pitfalls of digitally-enabled green urbanism”
