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Tech hotspots. A new Silicon Valley. Behind DeepSeek lies a dazzling Chinese university
It models itself on Stanford, and is in the tech hotspot of Hangzhou | China (2025)
Mapped: The Population of India’s States Compared with Countries
This map juxtaposes the population of India with that of entire countries, to give perspective on the soon-to-be most populous country. (2024)
Silicon rally: As San Francisco builds the future of technology, can it rebuild itself?
Cities: one of America’s great cities has a fresh chance to rebuild itself. People feared a doom loop. Reality has been more surprising | Leaders (2024)
Madrid is booming. Growing while keeping its cool will be the tricky part
A southern success story | Europe Madrid. A moment in the sun. (2024)
Singapore urbanism - by Noah Smith - Noahpinion
Thoughts from a visit to the solarpunk city. The first thing that really strikes you about Singapore is how incredibly rich it is. Measured b... (2023)
The Rise of the Meta City
The playing field of corporate location is changing, driven by new digital technologies and the shift to remote work. The authors outline the struc... (2023)
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich triumph in global smart city index - IMD News
Singapore, Helsinki and Zurich have taken the podium positions in the 2020 IMD-SUTD Smart City Index Report, a collaboration between IMD and Singap... (2022)
Singapore is the world's smartest city - here's why | World Economic Forum
Here are three ways Singapore - named the top smart city in a surbey - is using technology to transform the lives and wellbeing of its citizens (2023)
Read Your Way Through São Paulo - The New York Times
Brazil’s ultra urban megacity overwhelms the landscape and the imagination. Paulo Scott recommends books that peel back its layers. (2023)
Chicago’s woes are over-hyped | The Economist
In fact, the Windy City could offer a model for change across America | United States (2023)
How to invigorate Britain’s second-tier cities - Free the North | The Economist
Britain’s Economy: One superstar city does not a successful economy make | Leaders (2022)
Dubai is the world’s resurgent entrepot | The Economist
An influx of Russians shows how the emirate gains by playing all sides | Finance & economics (2022)
#7. Tel Aviv, Israel - Startup Genome ranking
Israel Tel Aviv #7 *Ecosystem rank and metrics for Tel Aviv (2022)
Book review: Steve Case, The Rise of the Rest - Brad Feld
Steve Case’s new book, The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream, is out. I read it on Sunda... (2022)
Crypto City: The ultimate guide to Miami – Cointelegraph Magazine
A recent wave of tech immigrants and the embrace of Bitcoin by the mayor has seen Miami become one of the most blockchain-friendly municipalities i... (2022)
Toronto wants to kill the smart city forever | MIT Technology Review
The Canadian city wants to get right what Sidewalk Labs got so wrong. (2022)
What’s Up with Austin? - David Perell
Austin is a mediocre city, but a great place to live. Since I moved to town, a bunch of people have asked me, “What’s up with Austin?” This ... (2022)
If Latin America has a commercial capital, it is Miami | The Economist
Despite not being in Latin America, it offers cash, connections and creativity to the region | The Americas (2022)
Miami Dade College to expand emerging tech programs with $15M investment from Knight Foundation
Knight Foundation and local partners are matching County and City ARPA funds to strengthen Miami Dade College’s technology programs, boost Miami’s ... (2022)
Introducing NYCCoin
NYCCoin gives citizens and supporters the power to support, improve and program the city that never sleeps. (2021)
Introducing CityCoins
CityCoins are cryptocurrencies that allow you to support your favorite cities while earning yield in Bitcoin. (2021)
Miami Coin and Voting With Your Tokens - CoinDesk
Patrick Stanley's new project may provide a way for people to reward and be rewarded by innovative cities. (2021)
Miami to Give ‘Bitcoin Yield’ From MiamiCoin to Its Citizens
The city’s mayor, Francis Suarez, announced the news on CoinDesk TV on Thursday. (2021)
This Is Why Your Holiday Travel Is Awful - POLITICO
The long, sordid history of New York’s Penn Station shows how progressives have made it too hard for the government to do big things—and why, belie... (2021)
Opinion | California Is Making Liberals Squirm - The New York Times
If progressivism can’t work there, why should the country believe it can work anywhere else? (2021)
Not to Ruin the Super Bowl, but the Sea Is Consuming Miami | WIRED
Huzzah for tailgates and overeating stadium food. Boo the fact that climate change is an existential threat to Miami. (2021)
An Opportunity to Reimagine. Starting at The Beacon Council as Miami - Matt Haggman
Nine years ago this month, I walked into Knight Foundation CEO Alberto Ibargüen’s office with an idea: invest Knight Foundation funds to help build... (2021)
The People the Suburbs Were Built for Are Gone
How the suburbs are “retrofitting” obsolete malls, box stores, office parks, parking lots, motels, and more. But the suburbs, in the sense of th... (2021)
Plug and Play on the way to downtown Miami, as part of MANA Common - Refresh Miami
Refresh Miami is a community of hackers, early adopters, entrepreneurs and change artists. We’re a hub of inspiration and resources for people who ... (2021)
How Fear Took Over the American Suburbs - Citylab, Bloomberg
How Fear Took Over the American Suburbs The new book “Neighborhood of Fear” shows the rise of suburban vigilantes and NIMBYs in the late part of... (2021)
Why no one wants to host the Olympics
and should there be a permanent host? (2024)
How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem
How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem (2024)
I Live Better In Thailand Than I Did In The U.S. - Here's How Much It Costs | Relocated
Jesse Schoberg, 41, relocated to Bangkok, Thailand at the beginning of 2022. He has been living and working abroad since 2008. He currently makes a... (2024)
7 Things You Should NEVER Do In Madrid!
MadridRevealed7 things you should definitely avoid doing to have an authentic, memorable time. Venga, le... (2024)
How London became the dirty money capital of the world | FT Film
Russian oligarchs and companies have been investing in London for two decades, encouraged by British politicians of all stripes, but critics say th... (2024)
Mumbai, India's Transforming MEGACITY
Mumbai, India’s Transforming MEGACITYFive transportation megaprojects are under construction throughout Mumbai, a city of 25 million. This short do... (2023)
International finance: Why oligarchs choose London for their dirty money
Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change.00:00 - ... (2023)
The $1.5 Billion Plan to Clean Paris' River
The $1.5 Billion Plan to Clean Paris' River (2023)
Manaus: Why Brazil Built a City in the Middle of the Amazon
The Brazilian city of Manaus sits alone in the middle of the Amazon, and yet it still grew to become the seventh largest city in the country. So wh... (2023)
Why Silicon Valley is here
Why Silicon Valley is here. One radio engineer had a plan. And it worked. (2023)
New York's $3BN Skyscraper Explained
Is 270 Park Ave New York's comeback skyscraper? (2023)
Why America's Biggest Cities Are Littered With Vacant Lots | WSJ
From New York to Austin, America’s biggest cities are littered with vacant plots of land because property tax bills can skyrocket once vacant lots ... (2023)
The Battle for Las Vegas
The Battle for Las Vegas (2023)
The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice
The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice Planning to build a flood defence system for your city? You'd better watch this. (2023)
Rome: Back-Street Riches
Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu... (2023)
Buenos Aires, Argentina's Megacity: Europe in the Americas
Buenos Aires was once a top-tier global city but has underperformed in the last century. (2023)
Bangkok, Thailand - 8K Ultra HD Video 120 FPS (Capital of Thailand) by Drone
Bangkok 8K Ultra HD Video 120 FPS (Capital of Thailand) by Drone8K Video Ultra HD, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps for Your 8K Resolution Device: Apple TV, 8... (2023)
Venice Explained
Explore with me the canals and squares of Venice to understand its architecture and its fascinating urban design.Subtitles available in several lan... (2023)
Rome Explained
How did great Renaissance minds modernize Rome? Explore with me the streets and monuments of the Eternal City and understand its architectural char... (2023)
Baku. Capital of Azerbaijan. Paris of the East
Baku has come a long way over the last 30 years. Now it's a world class capital city. Some of its modern buildings are absolute works of art like t... (2023)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - WE VISITED THE NEW YORK OF ASIA
In today's Malaysia vlog we are out in Kuala Lumpur City Centre exploring the beautiful KLCC park! then we check out KL Suria mega shopping mall. I... (2023)
Italy is Building a New Tech Capital in Milan
This digital twin is turning an area of Milan into Italy's new tech capital. (2023)
Why a Billionaire is Building a $400BN City in the US Desert
Why a Billionaire is Building a $400BN City in the US Desert We spoke to US billionaire Marc Lore about his plans to build Telosa... (2023)
Dubai’s Radical Plan For 2040
Is it really possible to fix Dubai? (2023)
How Singapore Solved Housing
How Singapore Solved Housing (2022)
Cairo, Egypt's MEGACITY: Largest City in the Middle East
Cairo, Egypt is the capital of the Arab world and the largest desert city on the planet. For centuries it has thrived alongside the Nile, the world... (2022)
Istanbul – Where East Meets West | Dhruv Rathee Discovers this City on the Bosphorus in Turkey
Follow Dhruv Rathee’s adventures in Turkey! Dhruv and his wife Juli visit the vibrant city of Istanbul. They take a stroll along the İstiklal Stree... (2022)
Explore the Magic of Old Delhi with Dhruv Rathee in India
Join Indian YouTuber @Dhruv Rathee and his wife Juli as they show you Old Delhi, Dhruv’s home turf in India. The walled city was founded more than ... (2022)
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO: A CITY OF CONTRASTS | Morocco’s RAWEST City
A lot of people often say not to bother with Casablanca when visiting Morocco and instead head straight to the touristic cities of Marrakesh and Fe... (2022)
São Paulo, Brazil's MEGACITY: Largest City in the Americas
São Paulo, Brazil is the largest metropolis in the Americas and the economic engine of the world’s sixth most-populous country.Video by Bryce Plank... (2022)
110- Structural Integrity - 99% Invisible | Podcast on Spotify
When it was built in 1977, Citicorp Center (later renamed Citigroup Center, now called 601 Lexington) was, at 59 stories, the seventh-tallest build... (2023)
Depave Paradise - podcast - 99% Invisible
The largest city in North America, Mexico City, sits at the center of a high valley, 7,000 feet in the air, surrounded by volcanoes. Over a millenn... (2019)
a16z Podcast: All about Bike Sharing – Andreessen Horowitz
This episode of the a16z Podcast — including city of Dallas councilmember Lee Kleinman, chairman of their Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and S... (2018)
Book: Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide - Brad Feld
Chris Heivly released Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide. I encourage you to get Chris’s book if you are a startup communi... (2023)
The High Cost of Free Parking - (book) by Donald C. Shoup
American drivers park for free on nearly ninety-nine percent of their car trips, and cities require developers to provide ample off-street parking ... (2018)
Ecosystem Development - service from TechStars
Our Programs Have Helped 1,000+ Cities Grow. Learn how our ecosystem development can help your city plan and launch. (2023)
Flood Factor - Find Your Home's Flood Factor
Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s past ... (2020)