Cities

A superblock covers several neighbourhood blocks reserved for shared use by cyclists, walkers, and residents.

A new playground in Melbourne’s Southbank is the work of artist Mike Hewson, who introduces "risk" back into play.

The Jestons taught us to dream of futuristic cities. Now, Dubai is building one.

US cities are covering the capped sites of former landfills with solar panels, turning the “brownfields” into “brightfields.”

In “micro-urban heat islands,” communities can experience heat wave conditions well before officials declare a heat emergency.

If the world's first floating city is a success, other coastal metropolises could use it as a blueprint for adapting to rising sea levels.

Cities turning themselves into sponges? See how cities like Berlin are leading the trend.

American towns and cities are no longer able to adapt to new residents. Is building new cities really the solution to this problem?

A new method for evaluating the potential for superblock transformations in different cities could increase their rollout across the globe.

Internet-connected rat traps are bringing rodent control into the 21st century, helping cities leverage data in the battle against rats.