
Explore how street food reveals a city's history, culture, and evolution. Chef Sadaf Hussain shares insights on the overlooked stories behind regional cuisines and their significance in shaping urban identities.

Explore a fresh perspective on urban environments as living organisms, gaining insights to understand and improve the habitat of over half the world's population.

Erforschung der Auswirkungen digitaler Kartierung auf städtische Räume und Gesellschaft. Kritische Perspektiven auf Google Maps und Smart Cities sowie Potenziale des "Civic Hacking" zur Gestaltung digitaler urbaner Infrastrukturen.

Explore how the Web mirrors urban dynamics, featuring interconnected yet independent parts, resilience, and emergent patterns in the digital landscape.

Architect Liz Ogbu challenges the narrative of gentrification, proposing a focus on spatial justice and community preservation. She advocates for equitable development that empowers residents to stay and thrive in their neighborhoods.

Urban revitalizer Majora Carter presents a restorative economic approach to retain talent and build resilient communities in low-status neighborhoods, challenging the notion that success means leaving town.

Discover how simple mathematical laws govern cities' properties, from wealth to crime rates, based on population size. Explore similar patterns in organisms and corporations.

Bu konuşma, sanat, ekoloji ve biyoteknoloji kesişiminde sürdürülebilirliği yeniden düşünmeye davet ediyor. Sürdürülebilirliğin yalnızca malzeme ve kaynak meselesi olmadığını; aynı zamanda toplumsal ilişkiler, cinsiyet eşitliği ve fırsat eşitliğiyle doğrudan bağlantılı olduğunu hatırlatıyor. Türkiye’

Migration from Zimbabwe to the Netherlands was more than a geographic move: it was a deep cultural shift. Faith anchored Farai through challenges while adapting to new systems and leadership styles. Exposure to diverse perspectives reshaped his career and personal growth in ways unimaginable back ho

Guangzhou has long been an economic power hub of China and the world. But noticeably, the city’s GDP and overall economic performance have been decreasing in recent decades. Overshadowed by rising metropolises such as Shenzhen or Chongqing, the question begs to be asked: is the sun starting to set o

In too many communities, it is easier to buy liquor than fresh produce. Easier to find processed snacks than fresh meat or vegetables. This is the reality of food deserts, neighborhoods where access to affordable, nutritious food is limited or nonexistent. But food insecurity is not just about suppl

Through her TEDx talk, Flip Side of South Sudan, Rubi uncovers the hidden beauty of a nation shaped—but not defined—by decades of conflict. Rubi’s talk resonates deeply as she reveals a side of her country that people rarely see or even imagine - one that stretches far beyond war, conflict, and suf

Dr. Momin Uppal explores how artificial intelligence is transforming the way cities are studied and planned. Using Lahore as a case study, he explains how AI helps analyze urban expansion, environmental change, and transportation accessibility. His work highlights how data-driven insights can reveal

Walking and biking to school, once common in the U.S., have become rare. Nearly 90% of today’s children are driven to school, by car or bus, even as walking and cycling have become safer than they were in the past. How can we make sense of this puzzling development? What should we do about it? Grant

Brasília nasceu como um sonho coletivo: uma ideia ousada desenhada antes de existir e erguida no coração do Cerrado por mãos vindas de todos os cantos. Do encontro de sotaques, tradições e histórias, formou-se uma identidade plural, onde a diversidade não divide — multiplica. Mais do que monumentos

¿Qué motiva a las personas a migrar? ¿Con qué recursos emprende su ruta un migrante y cuál es su impacto en las comunidades a donde llega? La charla “Todos venimos de otra parte” aborda estas y otras preguntas relacionadas con uno de los fenómenos sociales más relevantes de la actualidad: la migraci