Staging Culture: The Architect as Curator
‘Zero Gravity Urbanism – Principles for a New Livability’ at the Abbazia di San Gregorio, Venice. Image ©…
‘The Unfinished Metropolis’: Reinventing the Great American Downtown
This article is adapted from Benjamin Schneider’s new book, The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the City-Building Revolution (Island Press,…
Medical Tourism: Africa Leaders Should Get Their Healthcare at Home
The tragedy of the death of veteran Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga, who was “arguably robbed of the…
China Home Prices Drop Faster Despite Easing Measures
China’s home prices fell more steeply in September, despite recent easing measures introduced by major cities to revive…
Architecture as Soft Power: Cultural Diplomacy and Its Role in Shaping Architectural Production
Rinshunkaku restoration, 2019-2022. Documented in “Artisans of Reiwa – The Restoration of Rinshunkaku”. Image © Katsumasa Tanaka Share…
Singapore’s CPF Ranked Among the World’s Best Pension Systems
Each week we’ll bring you insights into one of Asia’s most dynamic economies. If you haven’t yet, please…
South African Cities in Death Spiral, Deputy Finance Chief Warns
South Africa’s main municipalities, with the exception of Cape Town, are in a “death spiral,” spending way too…
Latin America’s Motorcycle Boom Comes With Deadly Consequences
It had rained that June morning in Mexico City, leaving the pavement slick. Isaac was speeding near the…
Resilience for the North American Auto Industry and for the City of New Orleans
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Why Germany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Fund Risks Falling Short
In September 2024, a railway bridge in Dresden spectacularly collapsed into the Elbe River, highlighting Germany’s desperate need…
Christian de Portzamparc to Receive the 2026 Créateurs Design Awards Lifetime Achievement Award
Suzhou Bay Grand Theater / Christian de Portzamparc. Image © Feng Shao Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest…
Chicago Advances Pension Cash to Avoid Asset Sale From Tax Delay
Chicago is stepping in to lend cash to its underfunded pensions so they have enough money to avoid…