Piscine Molitor: renaissance of a Parisian art-deco masterpiece
From birthplace of the bikini to graffiti temple, this newly renovated swimming pool has a unique place in the city’s history
Cities
Is tourism ruining our cities?
City links: Residents fear the tide of tourists will wash away the identities of Venice and Barcelona. Read about this and more in our pick of the week’s city stories
Illuminating cities with sustainable smart lighting systems
Lights that switch off automatically when streets are empty and allow city residents to create their own mood lighting
Will the buildings of the future be grown underwater?
In a new exhibition, Michael Pawlyn lays out his vision for architecture inspired by the natural world – including biorock buildings grown entirely underwater and whole office blocks being lit by learning from the blind sea star
Hamburg’s answer to climate change
The German city is planning a green network that will cover 40% of the city area, contributing to resilience and allowing biking, swimming and nature watching in the city
Urban sustainability: Cities on the front line of climate change
The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) unveils in partnership with CNN an extensive infographic on climate impacts and actions in global cities. The dynamic, multi-media feature spotlights the cities of Lagos, Melbourne, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo and showcases data from the recently published Measurement for Management CDP Cities 2012 Global Report. Rich … Read more