Few New Yorkers have done more than real-estate developer Gary Barnett to shape the city’s modern skyline. Barnett has developed close to 20 skyscrapers since he founded Extell Development in 1989. A ...

Over the last 25 years, the number of new cities being built around the world has more than doubled compared to the previous 50 years. While some have been branded vanity projects, others are vital ...

Cities everywhere are at a crossroads. From congestion to infrastructure strain and connectivity access, urban leaders face challenges that can’t wait for incremental change. Yet the most powerful ...

In THE first decade of Xi Jinping’s rule, builders in China poured more concrete than America did in all of the 20th century. Urban areas expanded by 40%. No longer. In the past five years the ...

A National Geographic special issue examines the way we've been building cities. "Rethinking Cities" is part of National Geographic’s special-edition, single-topic issue on "Cities: Ideas for a ...

Cities hold up to 40% of the emissions reduction potential needed to meet climate targets. Cities hold up to 40% of the emissions reduction potential needed to meet climate targets.Andriy ...

Call it the billionaire tech-bro’s dilemma. You can only buy so many mansions, jets and yachts, so what’s next? Apparently, building your own city. Venture capitalists want to build their own tech ...

For travelers seeking cities that offer more than the classic city break of sightseeing and selfies, European Best Destinations analyzed 58 urban destinations across the continent to suggest 10 ...

Rapid urbanization, driven by population growth, is among the powerful megatrends transforming how cities are built. The world is adding a city the size of Madrid every single week — and will do so ...