cities
Roadkill: why cars are the biggest barrier to creating healthier cities
From the impact of cars to the psychology of herd mentality, sessions from this year’s Healthy City Design Congress suggests that real change lies in designing for culture and connection
GSK’s London HQ named healthiest workplace in city award scheme
The 2025 design awards of the Healthy City Design Congress have given top marks for wellbeing to healthy and sustainable office projects for GSK, Arup and Lenovo
Can a new economic engine revive vacant offices?
Two powerful trends are gripping the US economy: vacant office buildings and advanced making technologies. Savvy developers are unlocking a new urban economy by combining the two
Could your healthy workplace be an international award winner?
The annual award scheme of the Healthy City Design Congress is on the hunt to find the world’s healthiest places – including workplaces, homes, neighbourhoods and communities
Signal file: what this week’s headlines reveal about what work feels like
From virtual rituals and leadership disconnect to the emotional city mapping, this week’s stories explore the growing need for work that feels more human
City in balance: why office developments need a wider urban frame
How cities are planned and governed will have a major influence on whether new urban workplaces thrive or fail, says city expert Professor Ricky Burdett of the London School of Economics
The light that connects: highlights from Signify’s podcast series
A podcast series from Signify tackles key topics in lighting from the history of lighting design to the intricacies of how your lights stay connected
Scaling hybrid: navigating a new landscape from employee to economy
From employee expectations to urban transformation, Leesman’s latest study looks at the impact of hybrid work from an individual, organisational and societal perspective
