From Smart City to AI City: Evolution or Rebranding?
May 27 2026
A short reflection on the growing transition from smart cities to AI cities, examining whether the rise of AI-driven urbanism represents a genuine transformation in urban governance or simply a rebranding of existing smart city concepts.
Taxing the Wealth: New York Government Proposed New Housing Tax, Pied-à-terre
April 16 2026
NYC takeaway: The pied-à- terre tax shows that even well-intended housing policies fail when they confront powerful real estate interests, flawed tax systems, and the limits of local control over global capital.
If Education No Longer Secures Opportunity, What Does?: Why Cities Hold a Key to the Job Market
November 10 2025
The job market is changing faster than education can keep up. It’s time for cities, not just schools to prepare us for what’s next.
From Catcalls to Safe Streets: Why Indonesia’s Cities Need Gender-Inclusive Urban Planning
October 10 2025
3 out of 5 women (64% of 38,776 respondents) reported experiencing harassment in public spaces
