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In the face of escalating climate threats and environmental degradation, the way we manage waste has become a defining issue for urban resilience. A new report, Circular Waste Systems for Urban Resilience, produced by Leading Cities and the Afkar Collective, offers a compelling examination of how circular models can address the urgent shortcomings of our current linear systems. Authored by Domenic R. Brown, the report invites readers to rethink the very foundations of waste m

AI offers transformative potential for sustainable urban development, yet governance and policy gaps hinder its impact. Fragmented decision-making, short-term priorities, and limited citizen engagement undermine long-term resilience. Cities must adopt integrated frameworks, inclusive participation, and ethical standards to ensure AI supports climate adaptation, equity, and sustainable futures.

Cities evolve: Bits meet bricks. Can we bridge the digital-physical divide for smarter, more humane urban spaces?

As urbanization, climate change, and disparities rise, we must adopt ecosystemic thinking for sustainable infrastructure.

Winter wildfires in LA, summer blackouts in Kuwait: Our cities face a new climate reality. Time to rebuild smarter

Embracing nature as infrastructure offers cost-effective, resilient solutions for communities facing environmental challenges.

Carbon markets at COP29: Progress masks unresolved issues. Ecosystemic approach needed for effective climate action.

The focus on cutting-edge tech must not overshadow social disparities and environmental injustices in urban landscapes.

Speculative design: reimagining cities for a changing climate, fostering innovation in urban regeneration and resilience

Communities drive innovation in Iztapalapa's Utopias, turning local knowledge into creative solutions for urban challenges

Biotech Urbanism fuses nature and technology, reimagining cities as living ecosystems.

Local innovation ecosystems: Where community-driven creativity sparks global change. Discover how your backyard could be the next big thing.

Rethinking placemaking through an ecosystem lens - designing urban spaces that prioritize non-human stakeholders

Cities trapped by outdated codes: The urgent need to bridge digital innovation and physical infrastructure for smarter, sustainable cities.

Commodifying innovation hinders breakthroughs, favoring quick wins over transformative technologies.

AI LLMs risk creating a simulacrum of intention, eroding genuine innovation. We must resist the hyperreal to preserve human creativity.

SynBio merges bits and atoms, transforming cities with sustainable materials and living infrastructure.

Cities race ahead digitally but lag physically. Climate change exposes risks of outdated infrastructure. We must innovate in atoms.

Cities face climate challenges. Digital twins offer precision but are costly. Traditional modeling provides practical, accessible solutions

Incorporate Digital Architecture Infrastructure Design in city planning to boost connectivity, economic growth, and sustainability.