Housing
Previous laws gave tenants very little protection – but now landlords could face court if they don't keep their properties in good repair.
Liveability
When a city scores badly on "liveability", it can put serious pressure on city leaders – but do these rankings really help improve life for local people?
Architecture
With modern technology, it is entirely possible for the cathedral to be recreated with near-accuracy to the original. We can do this and keep the original building's spirit and feeling.
Housing
New laws were supposed to protect people from living in unsafe conditions – but in the eyes of a judge, property guardians might not even count as 'tenants'.
Cycling
Volunteers can contribute data to maps that help cyclists choose their routes and let planners know how city cycling can be improved.
Air polution
Drivers of polluting vehicles will face a daily charge, but evidence suggests it's a price worth paying.
Air pollution
Find out what the Ultra Low Emission Zone is, how it works and what Londoners make of the new measures.
Infrastructure
China is funding global infrastructure projects to expand its influence and capacity for economic growth.
Infrastructure
Focusing on everyday politics can help explain why powerful interest groups undermine policies that might improve the public good.
Housing
Councils have sold off vast amounts of land since 2014 – land that was previously used for important public services.
Urban planning
Those in charge of urban spaces would like the public to believe that town and city environments have a predetermined function: participatory art challenges this view.
Transport
Using driverless cars to get from A to B in the future will mean more free time to do other activities – but will people really use it productively?
Housing
Airbnb has been criticised for contributing to housing problems in cities across Europe – but history shows there could be a way forward.
Urban economy
The current system favours London and the south east of England – and previous regeneration campaigns have failed to make much of a difference.
Grenfell Tower
Police have to analyse over 31m documents, 2,500 pieces of evidence and 2,332 witness statements. This makes Grenfell the biggest and most complex corporate manslaughter case ever brought.
Urban sports
With a booming hip hop culture, Paris is the best place to introduce break dancing to the Olympic games.
Housing
Socialisation of housing would see profits from rent put back into the maintenance and modernisation of the buildings.
Renters' rights
The right to rent scheme has been found by the high court to breach human rights. What's more, it doesn't work, and can prevent society's most vulnerable from finding a home.
Urban subcultures
Skateboarding is no longer just for punkish, subcultural rebels – it's everywhere, for everyone.
Urban planning
Other people influence how we vote, what jobs we apply for, which gadgets we buy – so of course they influence how we get around the city.
