The housing unaffordability crisis in Asia
The poor and middle class are struggling to find affordable housing across the region, but there are some basic steps cities can take to improve the situation.
Getting it right on railways
Lining up rights-of-way for megaprojects, such as railways and highways, in crowded places is challenging but it can be done with an imaginative and respectful plan.
What makes a city livable?
Total asset management brings together all aspects of what it takes to make a city vibrant and livable.
Seeing the future(s) of Armenia
The innovative practice of “futures studies” offers a new vision for urban development in Armenia
Digital solutions for designing livable cities
Digital technology is increasingly important in designing and managing cities that put people first
Mumbai Metro: Transforming transport in a megacity
Mumbai's new Metro lines offer an opportunity to create a modern public transport system with innovative technological features.
Room to play – the missing link in Asian cities
No matter the urban pressures in Asia and Pacific, governments and their partners must provide spaces for communities to play and interact.
Fixing pollution in Ulaanbataar, starting with information
In the Mongolian capital, citizens need to know how to protect themselves from dangerous dirty air.
Copenhagen – a pioneer in sustainable urban development
Asian cities have much to learn from the Danish capital on sustainable urban living.
The last mile: E-pedicabs can transform urban transport
A modern, efficient, and low-cost three-wheeler vehicle is an ideal fit for Asian cities.