Commentary and Analysis

Around the world, cities continue to protect the basic human rights of vulnerable populations in the face of fierce opposition from national governments.

A collaboration with Chicago Public Art Group brings to life a Council report exploring the racist origins of Chicagoland's public beach policies.

In a world beset by rising temperatures, climate migration and disaster displacement are quickly becoming the signal 21st century crisis.

City leaders must ensure full transparency and public control of data and infrastructure when partnering with tech vendors on smart city solutions.

The post-industrial communities of the Midwest are shaking off their Rust Belt label to emerge as leaders in the blue and green economies.

Nonresident Senior Fellow John Austin joins the Postindustrial Podcast to discuss strategies for revitalizing struggling former industrial communities.

As the run-off vote looms at the end of October, the far-right’s misinformation machine is going into overdrive, writes Robert Muggah.

Cities are embracing their role as international actors, but more resources are needed to fully realize the benefits of their global engagements.

Local leaders from Colombia to Finland found success using venture capital strategies to manage risk and spur innovation, writes Robert Muggah.

With substantial increases in annual temperatures and extreme heat locked in, Latin American cities offer a glimpse of the future of climate change.