Cities

Billions of dollars are being invested in brand new African cities. Here's why that might not be such a good thing.

8 | May 2, 2013 9:59am | By Tyler Falk

10,000 bicycles will hit the streets in the media capital of the world, but the best study of its success will be in social media.

9 | May 8, 2013 10:02am | By Caroline McCarthy

Most future population growth will occur in cities. To make them more livable, Kent Larson is developing technologies for shared-use vehicles and tiny apartments that feel twice as big.

1 | April 8, 2013 3:00am | By Christina Hernandez Sherwood

The Spanish city of Santander is blanketing streets with wireless sensors to track its every move. But the CEO of a sensor manufacturer says success depends on open data and citizen involvement.

1 | May 9, 2013 3:00am | By Mary Catherine O'Connor

BARCELONA -- Ear plugs that you can actually hear through. Cubes of silence in the middle of busy squares. Peace from the city racket is coming to a Spanish city near you.

2 | May 13, 2013 3:06am | By Jennifer Riggins

The South African native is challenging the legacy rules of U.S. power generation and financing, seeking to make clean energy as cost-effective as electricity generated by fossil fuels.

6 | May 7, 2013 3:00am | By Heather Clancy

Will the fast-approaching World Cup give Sao Paulo residents the free public WiFi they have long been promised?

1 | May 15, 2013 4:54am | By Channtal Fleischfresser

Is it down to age and income, or simply as a means to avoid tax?

1 | May 14, 2013 3:42pm | By Charlie Osborne

How two mayors of small towns in right-wing America are showing the way to energy and climate progress: through local action.

29 | May 1, 2013 3:00am | By Chris Nelder

If violence is a virus, can you monitor "sufferers" to prevent further infection?

May 11, 2013 9:00am | By Charlie Osborne

Economists envision future urban centers that spur economic investment and growth. So why is it so difficult to build them?

25 | February 26, 2013 3:00am | By Jason Dearen

Starting up takes blood, sweat, guts and financial help -- but can the city you choose make all the difference?

2 | April 16, 2013 7:21am | By Charlie Osborne

With data from thousands of cell phones, IBM is creating a better commute.

1 | May 1, 2013 6:36am | By Tyler Falk

The U.S. airline industry is a leaner operation after years of financial hardship. And that's not boding well for travelers trying to get to and from smaller cities.

2 | May 8, 2013 12:00pm | By Kirsten Korosec

BARCELONA -- Wireless scooters. Facial recognition crowd control. 4G cars. The future of a completely connected city is here, at Mobile World Congress.

1 | February 28, 2013 3:04am | By Jennifer Riggins

As the rural poor in China move to the city, affluent urbanites are moving back to the country.

2 | May 7, 2013 6:36am | By Tyler Falk

So, how is Google's super-fast Internet going over in Kansas City?

1 | May 6, 2013 1:55pm | By Tyler Falk

Amtrak's most popular route will soon get locomotive upgrades.

5 | May 14, 2013 12:42pm | By Tyler Falk

HONG KONG -- Leisure farms just outside this gritty city cater to the weekend farmer.

1 | May 9, 2013 3:00am | By Vanessa Ko

MELBOURNE -- Wish someone had taught you how to be confident or how to find a job you love? Melburnians are picking up some life lessons and new skills as part of a trend in "altucation."

4 | May 15, 2013 2:30am | By Lieu Thi Pham