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Penang: Welcome to Asia’s secret Silicon island
There is more to Singapore’s sister city than a stroll down memory lane | Asia (2025)
Malaga, Spain: Picasso’s home town is thriving
Spain. Sunshine in Malaga Valley. But will Málaga fall victim to its own success? | Europe (2025)
Tech hotspots. A new Silicon Valley. Behind DeepSeek lies a dazzling Chinese university
It models itself on Stanford, and is in the tech hotspot of Hangzhou | China (2025)
Mapped: The Population of India’s States Compared with Countries
This map juxtaposes the population of India with that of entire countries, to give perspective on the soon-to-be most populous country. (2024)
Silicon rally: As San Francisco builds the future of technology, can it rebuild itself?
Cities: one of America’s great cities has a fresh chance to rebuild itself. People feared a doom loop. Reality has been more surprising | Leaders (2024)
Madrid is booming. Growing while keeping its cool will be the tricky part
A southern success story | Europe Madrid. A moment in the sun. (2024)
Singapore is the world's smartest city - here's why | World Economic Forum
Here are three ways Singapore - named the top smart city in a surbey - is using technology to transform the lives and wellbeing of its citizens (2023)
Read Your Way Through São Paulo - The New York Times
Brazil’s ultra urban megacity overwhelms the landscape and the imagination. Paulo Scott recommends books that peel back its layers. (2023)
Chicago’s woes are over-hyped | The Economist
In fact, the Windy City could offer a model for change across America | United States (2023)
How to invigorate Britain’s second-tier cities - Free the North | The Economist
Britain’s Economy: One superstar city does not a successful economy make | Leaders (2022)
Dubai is the world’s resurgent entrepot | The Economist
An influx of Russians shows how the emirate gains by playing all sides | Finance & economics (2022)
Crypto City: The ultimate guide to Miami – Cointelegraph Magazine
A recent wave of tech immigrants and the embrace of Bitcoin by the mayor has seen Miami become one of the most blockchain-friendly municipalities i... (2022)
If Latin America has a commercial capital, it is Miami | The Economist
Despite not being in Latin America, it offers cash, connections and creativity to the region | The Americas (2022)
This Is Why Your Holiday Travel Is Awful - POLITICO
The long, sordid history of New York’s Penn Station shows how progressives have made it too hard for the government to do big things—and why, belie... (2021)
Opinion | California Is Making Liberals Squirm - The New York Times
If progressivism can’t work there, why should the country believe it can work anywhere else? (2021)
How Fear Took Over the American Suburbs - Citylab, Bloomberg
How Fear Took Over the American Suburbs The new book “Neighborhood of Fear” shows the rise of suburban vigilantes and NIMBYs in the late part of... (2021)
Financial services - What Brexit will do to the City of London | Britain
The damage will be noticeable but not disastrous (2020)
How much is Europe spending to boost cycling during COVID-19?
COVID-19 has caused a cycling boom as people use bikes instead of public transport. This is how European governments responded - and which country ... (2020)
Sydney’s New Suburbs Are Too Hot for People to Live In - Bloomberg
Climate change is making things worse as Australia’s biggest city expands Out west of Sydney it gets hot. Really hot. Like 50 degrees Celsius (1... (2020)
Coronavirus Will End the Golden Age for College Towns - Bloomberg Opinion
These engines of regional growth will struggle with state funding cuts, fewer foreign students and destroyed household finances. (2020)
The Tangled Fate of D.C.'s Vacant RFK Stadium
RFK Stadium is taking up a very desirable plot of federal land in Washington, D.C.—and no one can agree what to do with it. (2020)
America's Fastest- and Slowest-Growing Cities
Looking at the population and job growth of large cities proper, rather than their metro areas, uncovers some surprises. (2020)
Rio's Olympics Line 4 Subway Mess - CityLab
Critics say the $3.1 billion Line 4 project prioritizes access to wealthy neighborhoods, neglecting the rest of the city’s transit needs. (2019)
The Paris Metro's New Problem: a Ridership Boom - CityLab
The good news: Transit ridership is booming in the French capital. But severe crowding now has authorities searching for short-term solutions. (2019)
Venice Battles Flooding Amid Highest Tide in 50 Years - The New York Times (2019)
The mayor called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally ... (2019)
Jane Jacobs Was Right: Diverse Urban Neighborhoods Foster Innovation
A new study finds evidence that Jane Jacobs was right about the dynamic and innovative qualities spurred by living in dense, urban neighborhoods. (2019)
How California Became America’s Housing Market Nightmare - Bloomberg (2019)
California, the land of golden dreams, has become America’s worst housing nightmare. Recent wildfires have only heightened the stakes for a stat... (2019)
Want a Better Bus System? Here's Where to Start. - CityLab
Why the Bus Got So Bad, and How to Save It JOHN SURICO OCT 10, 2019 TransitCenter’s Steven Higashide has created a how-to guide to help city... (2019)
What's Behind Lyft's Battle Over Bikeshare Access - CityLab
Why did Lyft block users of a third-party app from accessing New York’s Citi Bike? It’s the start of what could be a fundamental showdown over mobi... (2019)
A Swiss Lesson in Enlightened Street Design - CityLab
If you see how cars, streetcars, bikes, and pedestrians use this Swiss street, you can better understand what’s wrong with so many other urban thor... (2019)
Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch
Everything you need in just 1 video. Enjoy and share it with other friends traveling to Prague. 0:00 Welcome to Prague 0:20 Airport to City Cen... (2023)
Why no one wants to host the Olympics
and should there be a permanent host? (2024)
How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem
How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem (2024)
I Live Better In Thailand Than I Did In The U.S. - Here's How Much It Costs | Relocated
Jesse Schoberg, 41, relocated to Bangkok, Thailand at the beginning of 2022. He has been living and working abroad since 2008. He currently makes a... (2024)
7 Things You Should NEVER Do In Madrid!
MadridRevealed7 things you should definitely avoid doing to have an authentic, memorable time. Venga, le... (2024)
How London became the dirty money capital of the world | FT Film
Russian oligarchs and companies have been investing in London for two decades, encouraged by British politicians of all stripes, but critics say th... (2024)
Mumbai, India's Transforming MEGACITY
Mumbai, India’s Transforming MEGACITYFive transportation megaprojects are under construction throughout Mumbai, a city of 25 million. This short do... (2023)
International finance: Why oligarchs choose London for their dirty money
Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change.00:00 - ... (2023)
The $1.5 Billion Plan to Clean Paris' River
The $1.5 Billion Plan to Clean Paris' River (2023)
Manaus: Why Brazil Built a City in the Middle of the Amazon
The Brazilian city of Manaus sits alone in the middle of the Amazon, and yet it still grew to become the seventh largest city in the country. So wh... (2023)
Why Silicon Valley is here
Why Silicon Valley is here. One radio engineer had a plan. And it worked. (2023)
New York's $3BN Skyscraper Explained
Is 270 Park Ave New York's comeback skyscraper? (2023)
Why America's Biggest Cities Are Littered With Vacant Lots | WSJ
From New York to Austin, America’s biggest cities are littered with vacant plots of land because property tax bills can skyrocket once vacant lots ... (2023)
The Battle for Las Vegas
The Battle for Las Vegas (2023)
The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice
The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice Planning to build a flood defence system for your city? You'd better watch this. (2023)
Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu... (2023)
Buenos Aires, Argentina's Megacity: Europe in the Americas
Buenos Aires was once a top-tier global city but has underperformed in the last century. (2023)
Bangkok, Thailand - 8K Ultra HD Video 120 FPS (Capital of Thailand) by Drone
Bangkok 8K Ultra HD Video 120 FPS (Capital of Thailand) by Drone8K Video Ultra HD, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps for Your 8K Resolution Device: Apple TV, 8... (2023)
Venice Explained
Explore with me the canals and squares of Venice to understand its architecture and its fascinating urban design.Subtitles available in several lan... (2023)
Rome Explained
How did great Renaissance minds modernize Rome? Explore with me the streets and monuments of the Eternal City and understand its architectural char... (2023)
Baku. Capital of Azerbaijan. Paris of the East
Baku has come a long way over the last 30 years. Now it's a world class capital city. Some of its modern buildings are absolute works of art like t... (2023)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - WE VISITED THE NEW YORK OF ASIA
In today's Malaysia vlog we are out in Kuala Lumpur City Centre exploring the beautiful KLCC park! then we check out KL Suria mega shopping mall. I... (2023)
Italy is Building a New Tech Capital in Milan
This digital twin is turning an area of Milan into Italy's new tech capital. (2023)
Why a Billionaire is Building a $400BN City in the US Desert
Why a Billionaire is Building a $400BN City in the US Desert We spoke to US billionaire Marc Lore about his plans to build Telosa... (2023)
Dubai’s Radical Plan For 2040
Is it really possible to fix Dubai? (2023)
How Singapore Solved Housing
How Singapore Solved Housing (2022)
Cairo, Egypt's MEGACITY: Largest City in the Middle East
Cairo, Egypt is the capital of the Arab world and the largest desert city on the planet. For centuries it has thrived alongside the Nile, the world... (2022)
Istanbul – Where East Meets West | Dhruv Rathee Discovers this City on the Bosphorus in Turkey
Follow Dhruv Rathee’s adventures in Turkey! Dhruv and his wife Juli visit the vibrant city of Istanbul. They take a stroll along the İstiklal Stree... (2022)
Explore the Magic of Old Delhi with Dhruv Rathee in India
Join Indian YouTuber @Dhruv Rathee and his wife Juli as they show you Old Delhi, Dhruv’s home turf in India. The walled city was founded more than ... (2022)
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO: A CITY OF CONTRASTS | Morocco’s RAWEST City
A lot of people often say not to bother with Casablanca when visiting Morocco and instead head straight to the touristic cities of Marrakesh and Fe... (2022)
110- Structural Integrity - 99% Invisible | Podcast on Spotify
When it was built in 1977, Citicorp Center (later renamed Citigroup Center, now called 601 Lexington) was, at 59 stories, the seventh-tallest build... (2023)
Depave Paradise - podcast - 99% Invisible
The largest city in North America, Mexico City, sits at the center of a high valley, 7,000 feet in the air, surrounded by volcanoes. Over a millenn... (2019)
a16z Podcast: All about Bike Sharing – Andreessen Horowitz
This episode of the a16z Podcast — including city of Dallas councilmember Lee Kleinman, chairman of their Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and S... (2018)
Book: Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide - Brad Feld
Chris Heivly released Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide. I encourage you to get Chris’s book if you are a startup communi... (2023)
The High Cost of Free Parking - (book) by Donald C. Shoup
American drivers park for free on nearly ninety-nine percent of their car trips, and cities require developers to provide ample off-street parking ... (2018)
Flood Factor - Find Your Home's Flood Factor
Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s past ... (2020)