What can individuals do to conserve local biodiversity? Justine Saunders from the Natural Capital Singapore project encourages action by citizens and the government to protect biodiversity in cities.Future Cities Laboratory Singapore-ETH Centre Recent reports from the UN highlight that 1 million or more species could be at risk

How can Java be more resilient and sustainable 50 years from now? Dr Devisari Tunas and Dr Hendricus Andy Simarmata speak about possible scenarios proposed at the recent Java Charette. Calls for “island-based governance,” “giving parliamentary seats to rivers,” and “forming Volcanos as a backbone of a national park

How can we design cities that are "friendly" to all users? Dr Saskia Kuliga discusses the need to consider the elderly when designing buildings and urban spaces. The Seattle Public Library opened to much fanfare in 2004, designed by the famous architect Rem Koolhaas and his firm OMA. But,

Dr Jahson Alemu shares what social media can tell us about how we interact with nature. What sorts of spaces and features do people enjoy? How can this data help planners and designers? Social media can have many uses for research. Many urbanists have used data collected by

How do large iconic urban developments build a city's brand, attract investment or tourists? Dr Anna Gasco and Dr Naomi Hanakata discuss Grand Projets in the relaunched FCL Podcast. Large-scale urban projects have become major drivers of urban renewal in cities around the globe. High-density, mixed uses and

Good cities should serve the needs of everyone. How can planners address differences in how women and men experience their built environment? With different roles in life and different needs, women and men experience their built environment differently. Yet, good cities are those that can serve the needs

How can mobile phone data be used to improve transport planning without compromising on user privacy? Cuauhtemoc Anda discusses how we can create a city of digital twin travellers. Amidst public fear of data misuse and privacy breaches, how can we address the positive use of mobile phone

How can we optimise coordination between mobility provider platforms while reducing fears about data privacy and security? Dr Pieter Fourie discusses blockchain technology in transportation. With the advent of ride-hailing apps and multiple players in the ride-hailing market, we have more transportation options than ever before. How can