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Creatures living in our cities are evolving in some surprising ways

9 March 2022

From mosquitoes and rats to foxes and birds, the urban environment is transforming animals that live among us – but which new species should we expect next?

These streets aren't made for walking: Why sidewalks need a rethink

7 July 2021

Pavements date back some 2000 years, but are seldom built with pedestrians in mind. Here's why reinvented sidewalks could benefit your joints — and the planet

Anu Ramaswami interview: How to shape the cities of the future

9 June 2021

Urban populations are exploding. If we want future cities to be more sustainable, we need to think of them as complex, dynamic systems with their own metabolism, says Anu Ramaswami

Green spaces aren’t just for nature – they boost our mental health too

24 March 2021

We’re beginning to understand just how vital access to natural space is for our mental well-being – with implications for how we design cities worldwide