How can cities build a better bike culture? The Netherlands offers useful lessons
Even Amsterdam used to be a car city.
In South Africa's cities, evictions are happening despite a national ban
The main targets are residents living in informal dwellings.
To see how a city embraces remote work, look to Helsinki
By Katie Bishop
Before Covid, Finland already displayed impressive levels of remote working.
The future of proptech is in Abu Dhabi
By Sarah Williams
It’s not just the buying, selling and renting areas of the property market that are flourishing there.
Mayor Marvin Rees' hope for Bristol: A more equitable city that can 'live with difference'
He's pursuing a number of projects to combat poverty and improve the city's sustainability.
How the rise of anti-crime politics caused lasting harm to Black Americans
Law professor James Forman Jr. discusses the dangers of overreacting to an uptick in violent crime.
The British government wants more mayors and fewer councils in England
By Jonn Elledge
The goal is to streamline operations, but it's not yet clear how local government would change.
Abu Dhabi’s bid to create a complete ecosystem for startups
By Sarah Williams
With government bailouts only covering so much, many entrepreneurs are wondering where to go.
- Business
- Smart Cities
- July 28, 2020
How Covid-19 is shifting 'smart city' priorities
High-profile projects have been scaled down or scrapped. Instead, economic recovery and digital inclusion are the focus.
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