When observing the chaotic, burgeoning growth of the modern city, the more erudite of urban planners will reminisce wistfully on how different it is from its ancient Greek counterpart, the polis, ...

Environmental pressures also loom large. Many African cities face heightened climate risks, including flooding, drought and extreme weather. Rapid urban expansion has increased pollution, ...

Jeff Bartel is chairman and managing director of Hamptons Group, a private investment and strategic advisory firm headquartered in Miami. In the face of relentless urbanization, the concept of ...

This episode is from WHRO’s Spotlight Earth series. Watch this video to explore urban living. This Spotlight Earth episode highlights the benefits of living in an urban community, focusing on the ...

Suggested Citation: "1 Introduction." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2016. Pathways to Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities ...