Road To
Cities tackle urban challenges as WUF13 preparations continue
In partnership with World Urban Forum
Preparations for the 13th World Urban Forum are under way, highlighting the need for global dialogue, cooperation and knowledge sharing to address shared challenges in housing, climate resilience and urban growth.
Smart Regions
A new form of rural transport: driverlesss monorail cabins
In partnership with the European Commission
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the old, abandoned railway tracks have found a new lease of life – transporting people in futuristic monorail cabins around the region. The cabins are compact, driverless and can carry up to six passengers at once and operate on a single rail line.
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Spotlight
Urban planning strategy outlines future development of a capital
In partnership with World Urban Forum
Urban planners and experts explain how Baku’s Master Plan 2040 aims to reshape the capital through polycentric development, green corridors and vibrant community spaces, balancing sustainability, economic growth and the preservation of the city’s rich cultural heritage.
Made in Europe
Welcome onboard the ultimate ‘last-mile’ self-driving shuttle bus
It can see and understand what’s around it. Its developers claim it is a ‘game-changer’ to improve transportation in jammed city centers. Designed and manufactured in the European Union, MiCa has already self-driven in 17 countries in Europe but also in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S.
Spotlight
Exploring Baku White City and the ideas shaping a city of the future
In partnership with World Urban Forum
Baku White City shows how people-centred planning, sustainability and walkable design are transforming a former industrial zone into a modern district built for everyday urban living.
Smart Regions
Is it possible to prevent a flood?
In partnership with the European Commission
Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union.
The Road To Green
How do you create a truly green city?
In partnership with The European Commission
How green is your city? With the title of European Green Capital 2027 soon to be awarded, The Road to Green takes you to Lisbon, Portugal and Lahti, Finland to discover urban solutions to our environmental challenges.
The Road To Green
Permeable soils and giant tunnels: Lisbon is becoming a ‘sponge city’
In partnership with The European Commission
Lisbon has invested €250 million in a major drainage plan that combines large-scale infrastructure with green solutions to reduce flood risks and position the city as a European leader in climate resilience.
Business Line
Uzbekistan’s New Urban Development
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan breaks ground on “New Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.