Urbanisation is both a driver and a result of economic development. Many economic and social activities thrive in these densely populated areas, with some inherently requiring the agglomeration of ...

African countries are urbanising fast but without investment in public infrastructure and services, resulting in congestion, contagion and the rise of informal settlements.

The urban heat island effect refers to the phenomenon where urban areas become significantly warmer than their rural surroundings primarily because of human activities.

John Nolen’s blueprint for Venice, Fla., is legendary among urban planners. But what's interesting about Venice as a place, as opposed to a plan, is how it’s evolved in real life.