Tag: Cities

When it comes to identifying the oldest continuously inhabited city, there is no definitive answer due to the complexities of human settlement and the evolution of cities over time. However, there are several cities in the Middle East that are often considered contenders for this title. One of th...

Let’s step over the cold, gray concrete, shall we? Today, cities aren’t just self-healing; they’re self-greening! Hard to believe? But it’s the raw truth. Places where you once hustled just to catch the subway now invite you to sprint for sheer pleasure. Yes, in the city. ...

Coyotes have become practically ubiquitous across the lower 48 United States, and they’re increasingly turning up in cities. The draws are abundant food and green space in urban areas. At first these appearances were novelties, like the hot summer day in 2007 when a coyo...

Gaspar de Carvajal, a Spanish missionary, joined an expedition that set out from Ecuador in 1542 in quest of the fabled cinnamon valley of La Canela. When the explorers landed in the Amazon River estuary, the Spanish came in contact with the indigenous people who lived in the rainforests. Friar C...

Until the early 1900s, African Americans were the demographic majority in Southern America, With nearly 91% of residents being black Americans. But as the century progressed, more and more black American families began migrating to the North and Midwest in an attempt to escape blatant racism, segreg...

The Living Canvas of Tomorrow’s Metropolis As dawn breaks over the horizon, the cities of the future emerge as more than just architectural marvels. They are intricate ecosystems, pulsating with life, energy, and innovation. The very fabric of these urban realms is interwoven with threads o...

“People realised the state of their neighbourhoods could change. They could enjoy life in front of their front doors without owning a garden, without having a balcony,” said Vienna’s former Deputy Mayor, Maria Vassilakou. Rated no.1 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’...

One of the most significant advantages of using AI in urban planning is that it provides data-driven insights for decision-making. For instance, machine learning algorithms can analyze traffic patterns and suggest changes to road networks that reduce congestion and emissions. Also, generat...

Earlier this year, American right-wing media circulated one of the most random conspiracies of recent memory: the 15-minute city. As someone in a field adjacent to urban planning, I’ve known of the concept of 15-minute cities for a while. The phrase was first coined by urbanist Carlos ...