urban resilience

Cities are now building resilient infrastructure not by gut instinct or decade-old plans, but by folding trusted AI, digital twins, and federated data systems into everyday operations—shifting the work of resilience from reactive firefighting to anticipatory, prioritized action. Background: why...

As the threat of extreme weather events grows ever more pronounced, the demands placed upon modern architectural elements—particularly doors and windows—have never been higher. For millions residing in coastal and typhoon-prone regions, these structural features become not just aesthetic...

As temperatures surge to unprecedented heights in Switzerland, anticipation for the Women’s Euro opening match between the hosts and Norway pulses through the city of Basel. For both locals and international fans, the boiling weather has become an inextricable part of the tournament experience—a...

The pace of change in the digital age continues to accelerate, shifting from a steady march to a full sprint, especially within the realm of public sector organizations. At the forefront of this evolution stands the Municipality of Breda, a Dutch city renowned not only for its historical...

Potholes, more than just city road hazards, have long been an unlikely symbol for how government meets citizen expectations. In the past, the act of reporting and fixing a pothole was a measure of responsiveness, a litmus test for infrastructure management, and a pointer to citizen engagement...

The news that Microsoft is planning to move its flagship Build developer conference out of Seattle after 2025—quietly circulating in tech circles and corroborated by a leaked message from Visit Seattle—signals not only a shift in tech event logistics but a broader reckoning for a city that has...