Cities of the World

In the contemporary urban context of many rapidly growing African capitals, the condition of road infrastructure emerges not merely as a technical or logistical concern, but as a defining factor in the viability of economic systems, the cohesion of social structures, and the credibility of public governance, and in the case of N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, this reality becomes particularly visible, as the progressive…

The transformation of Da Nang into one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious metropolitan development projects represents far more than a conventional urban expansion strategy, because what is currently being designed is a long-term territorial, economic, environmental, and technological vision that seeks to reposition the city as a global eco-city, an international logistics gateway, and a model of smart urban development by the middle of the…

The transition toward sustainable cities is no longer understood merely as an urban planning aspiration or an environmental policy objective, but rather as a structural transformation in which economic development, industrial competitiveness, ecological preservation, and social well-being must evolve in an integrated and mutually reinforcing manner. In this context, a green environment constitutes the essential foundation upon which any credible model of long-term urban sustainability…

China is embarking on one of the most far-reaching territorial and urban transformation efforts in its modern history, signaling a decisive shift in how the country conceives development, space, and social balance. The 15th Five-Year Plan, which will shape China’s economic and social trajectory in the coming years, places urban development, land-use governance, and regional integration at the core of the national modernization strategy. This…

Cities are rapidly becoming the primary environment in which the future of humanity will be defined, as they are expected to host nearly 70 percent of the global population by 2050. This demographic shift, already underway, places unprecedented pressure on urban systems, infrastructures, and governance models, requiring cities to rethink their role, structure, and functioning in a profound and systemic way. Urban areas are no…

  In recent years, artificial intelligence has undergone a decisive evolution, transitioning from an emerging technological concept into a structural component of contemporary societies. Its progressive integration into everyday life is particularly evident within the real estate sector, where AI has moved beyond theoretical experimentation to become a strategic instrument capable of reshaping the way cities are conceived, developed, and managed. Artificial intelligence is no…

Smart cities and digital services for citizens represent one of the most significant transformations currently reshaping public administration and urban governance in Europe, and Italy is no exception. Over the last decade, Italian cities have progressively embraced the smart city paradigm as a strategic framework to address structural challenges such as urban congestion, environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and the growing demand for more accessible and…