Cities

London’s unique Cody Dock “rolling bridge” can be moved by hand winches.

Most cities don’t map their own pedestrian networks. Now, researchers have built the first open-source tool to let planners do just that.

By Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office

3D printing could help solve the nation’s housing crisis, as it’s cheaper, faster, and more sustainable than conventional construction methods.

By Stefan Ellerbeck

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

By Sanné Mestrom

In partnership with Dubai Future Foundation

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.

By Daniel P. Johnson

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?

By Toby Muresianu

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.

Cities across the U.S. are exploring less damaging rock salt alternatives — and beet juice is one of the most promising.

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