Los Angeles exploded from a small riverside settlement into a 15 million person megacity by betting on mobility, suburban growth, and one of the largest engineered water systems on Earth. This story ...

With almost three quarters of the world's population predicted to live in cities by 2050, it's no surprise that the shape of urban transport is set for a radical change. BMW is looking to stake its ...

In a stunning archaeological find, a team has uncovered an ancient megacity buried deep in the desert, predating known ...

Some U.S. Army officials and other experts warn that the nation’s military may one day have to do something militaries throughout history have tried to avoid: fight in major cities. Urban combat, in ...

The Line is one of the planned futuristic venues that the kingdom hopes will bring millions of new residents to Saudi Arabia ...

In late 2007, BMW started its "Project i," a sort of think tank on "sustainable" mobility, which was shrouded in mystery for a considerable time. Its first visible result, the Mini E, is notable for ...

BMW has decided to use a special approach when it comes to electric vehicles, as the carmaker wants to be the first who launches an electric car built from scratch, rather than a vehicle that had its ...

In an effort to expand the debate around the issues and opportunities facing urban environments worldwide, UN-Habitat has designated October 31 as “World Cities Day”, an event celebrated annually ...

Karachi’s energy needs are constantly evolving as the megacity expands vertically and horizontally. Even today, the megacity provides tremendous opportunities for employment through the industries and ...

Stained glass windows, a sweeping staircase and embellished interiors make Mohatta Palace a gem in Karachi, a Pakistani megacity of 20 million people. Peacocks roam the lawn and the sounds of ...

New York is an energy hog, London and Paris use relatively fewer resources and Tokyo conserves water like a pro. These are just a few of the findings from a new study on "megacity metabolism" -- the ...