Manhattan rooftops become the city's next power plant
A film from the roofs of midtown, where solar arrays, battery rooms, and building codes are quietly rewriting how the grid gets through August.
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Jakarta transit agencies redraw the commuter map
Three operators, one fare, and a timetable rebuilt around the trips people actually make rather than the lines that already exist.
Osaka wards put service robots on the night round
Overnight deliveries inside hospitals and care homes are being automated first, and the rules being written now will outlast the machines.
New York cooperatives revive the middle of the housing market
Resident-led developments are drawing attention as buyers look for stability between private rents and luxury projects.
Tokyo opens a busway built for the heat
Shade, drainage, and all-day frequency are shaping a transit project designed around the everyday reality of a warmer city.
Venice tests a quieter way to price the crowd
New visitor rules are less about one fee than a broader attempt to protect daily life in a city built for walking and water.
London river commute becomes a climate test
New vessels are being measured not only by emissions, but by whether they protect the city's most recognizable daily journey.