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Global cities consume and discard an incredible amount of materials, contributing to climate change and destroying environments. This four-part series explores the transition to a circular economy

In this issue: adapting cities for extreme floods and drought, helping frontline communities plan for the future, addressing the wealth gap within countries, and why a healthy environment is a human right

In this issue: tough choices on decarbonization, sustainable urban food systems, selling car users on active travel, and how attribution science can help cities adapt to climate change

In this issue: designing more equal cities, helping people feel safe again after Covid, the quest for the ultimate building, and why climate action isn’t always good for nature

An in-depth look at the future of the office after COVID-19: how will physical distancing affect workplace culture? What impact will home-working have on demand? And could we could ever engineer a “virus-proof” environment?

COVID-19 has left healthcare systems around the world reeling — and pandemics are just one of the heightened threats humanity faces over the coming decades. How will we cope?

In this issue: nudge theory in the built environment, embodied carbon, the future of healthcare and who owns smart city data?

Welcome to a world of 24/7 stadiums, shape-shifting sports pitches, alternative-reality theme parks, and tours by dead rock stars. It’s going to be one hell of a ride …

In this issue: solutions for tackling urban air pollution, experiencing the future of entertainment, making space for nature in cities, and plugging the smartphone brain drain

Prepare for take-off! With passenger numbers set to double, and technology shaking up everything from retail to runways, aviation is soaring into a new golden age

In this issue: making cities resilient to terrorist attacks, climate change adaptation, a bird’s eye view of the future of airports, and the lost art of drawing makes a comeback

Is this the end of the office, or the start of its finest hour?

In this issue: the pursuit of wellness, the future of the workplace, how advances in digital modelling are changing design, and maximizing development around transport hubs

Education is booming, the results of a growing global population with a keen thirst for knowledge. But how can today’s schools and universities prepare students for a world that doesn’t yet exist?

In this issue: pushing the limits of city density, the future of education, next-generation construction materials, and three ideas for totally recyclable buildings

The internet has transformed the world of retail. But commercial centres still have a vital role to play as we move towards an “experience economy”

In this issue: designing cities for an ageing demographic, modular construction, creativity at work, and the future of real-life shopping districts in an online world