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World Bicycle Day: Why Urban Cycling Infrastructure Is Becoming Essential for Modern Cities
World Bicycle Day is more than a celebration of cycling; it is a reminder of the growing importance of urban cycling infrastructure in shaping sustainable cities. From Paris and London to the Western Balkans, investments in protected bike lanes are improving air quality, reducing congestion, and making active mobility a realistic transport option.
Read MoreWorld Bicycle Day: Why Urban Cycling Infrastructure Is Becoming Essential for Modern CitiesIoT + Big Data + AI | Reconstructing the Governance of Two-Wheeled Mobility
This article is provided by our media partner 7ITSNEWS. The shared two-wheeled mobility industry has developed over the past decade, now comprising two main sectors: bicycles and e-bikes. Only three major players remain in the bicycle sector, while the e-bike…
Balkan Battery Day 2026: Southeast Europe’s Storage Market Moves Toward Implementation
Balkan Battery Day 2026 in Athens brought together developers, investors, utilities and technology providers to discuss the rapid growth of battery energy storage across Southeast Europe. The conference focused on grid access, financing, market regulation and the growing role of BESS in supporting renewable integration and energy security.
Read MoreBalkan Battery Day 2026: Southeast Europe’s Storage Market Moves Toward ImplementationInclusive Public Spaces: How Cities Prescribe Behaviour
Public spaces often appear open to everyone, yet invisible rules shape who feels welcome and who is left out. This article examines how urban design influences behaviour and advocates for inclusive public spaces that prioritise flexibility, informal play, and shared ownership.
Read MoreInclusive Public Spaces: How Cities Prescribe BehaviourBeyond the 15-Minute City: An Interview with Carlos Moreno on Time, Proximity and Future Cities
In this interview, Carlos Moreno reflects on how the idea of the 15-minute city has evolved into a broader discussion about time, proximity, resilience, and quality of urban life. He also discusses social fragmentation, urban regeneration, and why future cities must become more human-centred rather than simply more “smart.”
Read MoreBeyond the 15-Minute City: An Interview with Carlos Moreno on Time, Proximity and Future CitiesEnergy Storage in the Balkans: An Interview with Alex Blomfield Ahead of Balkan Battery Day
Ahead of Balkan Battery Day 2026, New Polis spoke with Alex Blomfield about the rapid growth of energy storage in Southeast Europe and the challenges facing the region’s evolving battery market. In the interview, he discusses regulation, financing, grid flexibility, and the investment outlook for storage projects across the Balkans.
Read MoreEnergy Storage in the Balkans: An Interview with Alex Blomfield Ahead of Balkan Battery DayDigital Construction and the Future City: Where the Industry Stalled
Digital construction is becoming increasingly important for the future of smart cities, yet the industry continues to lag behind other sectors in digital transformation. The article explores how fragmented systems, limited building data and slow standardization are affecting urban sustainability, renovation strategies and the development of data-driven cities.
Read MoreDigital Construction and the Future City: Where the Industry StalledArchyEnergy 2026: Architecture Between Sustainability, Technology, and Long-Term Value in Novi Sad
ArchyEnergy 2026 brought together architects, investors, manufacturers, and sustainability experts in Novi Sad to discuss energy-efficient construction, long-term building performance, and the future of regional architecture. The conference highlighted how sustainable architecture increasingly depends not only on advanced technologies but also on durability, adaptability, and interdisciplinary cooperation between design, industry, and urban development stakeholders.
Read MoreArchyEnergy 2026: Architecture Between Sustainability, Technology, and Long-Term Value in Novi SadBelgrade Energy Forum 2026: Energy Transition Under Pressure
Belgrade Energy Forum 2026 in Belgrade brought together policymakers, companies and energy experts to discuss security, CBAM, infrastructure and the challenges facing Southeast Europe’s energy transition. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of regional projects and cross-border cooperation in a period of geopolitical instability and market uncertainty.
Read MoreBelgrade Energy Forum 2026: Energy Transition Under PressureIndustrial Infrastructure Design: How Cities Are Reimagining Power Plants
As energy infrastructure becomes increasingly visible in cities, its design is emerging as an important urban issue. From painted cooling towers to multi-functional facilities like Copenhagen’s CopenHill, cities are rethinking how power plants and industrial systems can be integrated into the urban environment and public life.
Read MoreIndustrial Infrastructure Design: How Cities Are Reimagining Power Plants