Chengdu’s ambitious park city vision: leading the world in green infrastructure planning
Chengdu's rapid economic growth has led to increased urbanisation, raising concerns about the environment and a growing disconnect between people and nature. The densely gridded urban layouts common in.
Culture and Climate Change Report 2018
As the effects of climate change generate an unprecedented call to action, discover how city leaders are putting climate change at the centre of cultural ambitions.
Ernesto Ottone, Assistant Director General for Culture, UNESCO
Foreword from Ernesto Ottone, Assistant Director General for Culture at UNESCO, to the World Cities Culture Report: 5th Edition
Introduction and Key Findings
Culture is emerging as the defining force of resilient cities, driving identity, wellbeing, and economic vitality in the face of global instability, from climate change to technological disruption. Data.
Night-time Economy
From Melbourne to Montréal, cities are recognising that what happens after dark is an integral part of their identity, culture and economy.
More Regional Trends
From Indigenous knowledge in Australasia to digital innovation in East Asia, cities are using culture to shape more inclusive, sustainable, and creative futures. Drawing on recent survey data and.