15-minute city
Cities tend to be designed so that amenities and most services are within a 15-minute walking or cycling distance, creating a new neighbourhood approach….
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EU puts citizens in the center of the energy transition
In order to reach the ambitious challenges of the European Union’s Green Deal and the Paris Agreement – to make Europe the first carbon-neutral…
The best cities for business innovation
An interesting new study reveals which global cities are focal points for conceiving new ideas and solutions in the business world, as well as…
Car sharing market on the eve of strong growth
The increase in urban traffic has led to growing congestion, pollution and a lack of parking spaces. Some doomsayers even predict a total collapse…
Design thinking and the bumpy ride towards digitization
Emerging markets have been following the digitization race. However, a lack of a user-oriented approach when designing e-services has been slowing down their progress,…
12 Trends shaping the future of cities
Although the pandemic disrupted the very core of urban living—from social distancing and lockdowns to destabilized local economies—cities remain well-placed to respond to crisis…
Design expertise from Helsinki to be showcased at Beijing Design Week
This year, Helsinki, the capital of Finland, will be the Guest City of the largest design festival in Asia, Beijing Design Week. The programme offered…
Digital passports of buildings to be launched in Moscow
Digital passports of capital construction projects will be launched in Moscow. A passport will include a unique building identifier, information models and documents. The…
Electric vehicle fires: disaster and opportunity
OEMs and governments are setting out bold electrification targets for the automotive industry, but several high-profile electric vehicle (EV) fires and recalls by EV…
Autonomous train initiative entering test phase in Finland
An autonomous train development project in Finland is moving on to its test phase. The aim of the initiative is to create new railway…