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.
High-speed rail investment: A butterfly effect for urban chaos
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to investing in high-speed rail for Asian cities.
Putting waste to work for green and resilient cities
Urban waste can be an asset. Not making the most of it is a missed opportunity for Asian cities.
Financing urban planning in Asia: From land value “capture” to “creation” (and more)
When land value is created, shared, and reinvested, it spurs a virtuous cycle of urban infrastructure development.
With intelligent transport systems, Asia can beat traffic and boost growth
Adopting these technologies and incorporating them into the urban fabric is crucial to make Asian urban transport sustainable.
Can coordinated city clusters take off in the PRC?
The PRC can learn from international examples of metropolitan governance, adapting them to its own urban development requirements.