The article considers how the infrastructure of the city often demonstrates gender disparities that may be present in the urban landscape. From gender-responsive facilities to transportation safety, many elements of urban space continue to serve men better than women. This article discusses the possibilities of gender-sensitive urban planning, taking into account examples from Vienna, Barcelona, and Seoul.
Read MoreGender-Responsive Urban Planning: Why Cities Must Work for Women
How are the world’s “smartest cities” actually ranked? This article examines smart city ranking methodology, from indicator selection to weighting and normalization. Understanding how the numbers are built changes how we interpret the Top 10 cities of 2025.
Read MoreSmart City Ranking Methodology: Beyond the Top 10 Cities of 2025 (II)
Who is the smartest city in the world? It depends on the ranking. This article examines how leading smart city indexes define and measure “smartness” and why their results diverge
Read MoreSmart City Rankings Methodology: Beyond the Top 10 Cities of 2025 (I)
Winter urban heat islands are often seen as a seasonal advantage, making cities slightly warmer during cold months. However, growing evidence shows they can worsen air pollution, accelerate infrastructure damage, and create hidden public health risks. This article explores real-world case studies and explains why winter UHIs are becoming a critical issue for sustainable and smart cities.
Read MoreWhen Warmth Becomes a Trap: The Hidden Costs of Winter Urban Heat Islands
Mexico City will face a rare stress test during the 2026 World Cup as matchday travel overlaps with daily commuter peaks. The article explores how megacity mobility coordination, not infrastructure expansion, will determine transport system resilience. Lessons from global events show why governance and demand management are becoming core urban mobility tools.
Read MoreMexico City 2026: Can Megacity Mobility Coordination Keep a World Cup City Moving?
The extraordinary snowfalls of early 2026 once again exposed structural weaknesses in urban winter maintenance systems. Gender-sensitive snow clearance, first implemented in Swedish cities, demonstrates how rethinking snow removal priorities can improve safety, equity, and cost efficiency in climate-stressed cities.
Read MoreGender-Sensitive Snow Clearance: Why Winter Maintenance Is a Question of Urban Accessibility
In 2025, ESG reporting moved from promises to proof. This article explores ESG reporting trends 2026, explaining how CSRD, Omnibus simplification and CBAM are reshaping sustainability reporting and what companies must do to stay credible and competitive.
Read MoreESG Reporting Trends 2026: 7 Moves for Sustainable Business After the 2025 Reset
This article examines air pollution in Serbian cities with a focus on changes in pollutant composition, dominant emission sources, and associated health risks. Using examples from major urban centers, it highlights how particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ground-level ozone interact to create complex urban air pollution patterns. The paper also outlines policy-relevant pathways for restoring urban air quality through energy transition, sustainable transport, and integrated environmental monitoring.
Read MoreAir Pollution in Serbian Cities: Sources, Health Risks, and Ways to Improve Urban Air Quality
Central and Eastern Europe is once again on the energy frontline, caught between aging infrastructure, geopolitical pressure, and the urgency of climate transition. This article explores how energy resilience in Central and Eastern Europe is being tested and where progress, policy gaps, and innovation collide. It opens a broader conversation about what the region must do next to secure its energy future.
Read MoreThe New Energy Frontline: Energy Resilience in Central and Eastern Europe (I)
Holiday celebrations are placing growing pressure on urban environments through increased waste, energy consumption, and air pollution. This article examines the environmental implications of festive traditions, ranging from Christmas trees to fireworks, and demonstrates how sustainable holiday celebrations in cities can be promoted through intelligent technologies, data-driven planning, and informed consumer choices.
Read MoreSustainable Holiday Celebrations in Cities: From Christmas Trees to Smart Urban Solutions