Cliché says that you are what you eat; but it would be more accurate to say you are where you live. According to the World Health Organization, the conditions in which we are born, live, and work ...

The following is an excerpt of a speech by former Miami Mayor Manuel “Manny” Diaz. It was originally delivered at the 2016 Design Matters Conference in Miami. When I ran, I had no clue what the terms ...

Old City District now has a design guide meant to serve as a reference for developers and architects. Photo by Melissa Romero Want to build in Old City? There’s now a guide for that. Old City District ...

Public furniture, large art installations and trees can all make cities more livable. They can also make cities safer. Researchers, urban planners and community ...

Most plans for Mars bases make becoming a colonist about as desirable as setting up house in an oil drum, but an MIT team has come up with a plan for a Mars city based on the architecture of a tree.

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. For colder cities facing dropping temperatures, every aspect of ...

This story originally appeared on PlanPhilly. Architect Cecil Baker remembers exactly when he knew it was time to quit the Philadelphia Civic Design Review committee. “The straw that broke the camel’s ...

The prevalence of obesity in developed nations is a well-documented phenomenon. But, perhaps surprisingly, obesity rates have also been rising in developing economies. Initiatives to curb obesity are ...

The pursuit of an ideal city has long been a topic of debate among architects and urban planners. In addition to aesthetic identity and cultural heritage, the quality of life in every city represents ...

Every year, Mars City Design hosts a competition in which innovative teams of scientists, engineers, and students design unique concept-cities for the day when humans attempt to live on Mars. This ...

Calling all creatives! Industry City’s highly anticipated Design Festival is happening this weekend. The annual celebration returns to the sprawling Sunset Park campus on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, ...