cities
7 articles tagged cities.
WorldThis Is the Century of the Megacity
Humanity is crowding into vast urban regions faster than governments can plan for, and the consequences are only beginning
By Diego Arroyo · Jul 1
PoliticsPower Is Quietly Flowing Back to City Hall
As national politics seizes up, mayors and councils are becoming the level where things still get done
By Priya Chen · Jun 30
PoliticsThe City-State Is Quietly Becoming a Geopolitical Actor Again
Dense, wealthy urban hubs are increasingly striking their own deals on trade, talent, and climate, acting with an autonomy that used to belong only to states
By Priya Chen · Jun 28
WorldMegacities Are Discovering the Limits of Growing Upward
Vertical density promised efficiency; water pressure, elevators, and heat are exposing the ceiling of the tower model
By Sara Qureshi · Jun 28
PoliticsMunicipal Heat Planning Moves Into Budget Season
Shade, cooling centers, work timing, transport stops and emergency communication are becoming practical budget lines.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 24
PoliticsThe Municipal Service Dashboard Is Now a Political Document
Queue times, complaint backlogs, and permit delays used to be internal operating measures. They now define whether city government feels competent.
By Mira Faraj · Jun 9
PoliticsThe Politics of Contingency Lines in City Budgets
Contingency lines are presented as prudent reserves, but in strained municipal budgets they increasingly function as shadow policy choices.
By Lena Holloway · Jun 8