cities
Opening the floodgates: Are our workplaces ready for a risky climate?
Climate risk could increasingly influence which workplaces remain viable, how much they’ll cost to operate, and where companies choose to locate themselves
Smart cities: turning connected technology into economic opportunity
New research from JLL’s Matthew Marson and Ibrahim Yate reveals the scale of economic returns from investing in smarter cities, with billions of dollars in economic value on the line
Britain’s defence boom is finding an unexpected home in the city
As governments have ramped up military spending in response to the war in Ukraine, Britain’s commercial property market is discovering an unexpected source of demand: defence technology
Silicon Savannah: Nairobi’s growth as a global tech hub
From a rich talent pipeline to significant investment in the city, Nairobi stands at the forefront of development in Africa – and its influence is being recognised on the global stage as large tech players establish their base
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
