As the curtains draw on the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026, a significant shift in India's global pitch has emerged. Moving ...
An Urban Studies minor can be useful for career opportunities in local government, urban planning, real estate, social services and other fields. “Understanding urban spaces is crucial for navigating ...
New evidence shows that the health impacts of the Industrial Revolution varied more widely than previously believed, challenging the longstanding narrative that urban areas were uniformly polluted ...
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If you’ve ever caught a raccoon digging through your neighbor’s garbage can at night, you may have been witnessing evolution in action. A new study in the online journal Frontiers in Zoology suggests ...
In urban planning, the generation of urban environmental layouts is crucial for balancing functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. However, existing studies mainly suffer from three major issues ...
Cities grow rapidly as more people leave rural areas for better lives. Urban migration means moving from smaller towns to larger cities. Millions move each year, seeking jobs, education, and stability ...
Where you live can shape your health and your prescription costs. Urban and rural communities differ not just in lifestyle and resources, but also in the medications people take and how much they pay ...
Julian Wolpert, the Henry G. Bryant Professor of Geography, Public Affairs, and Urban Planning, Emeritus, died at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey, on Aug. 22. He was 92. Wolpert, ...