Silvertown is a £3.5 billion regeneration project that will renovate the area within London’s historic Royal Docks, creating spaces for housing, enterprise, retail and leisure. Can it really be the ‘next Shoreditch’, or will it go down as yet another elitist, divisive and artificial initiative?

People may complain about busy streets and air pollution, but many Britons still opt to live in cities, often drawn by the diverse experiences, great food and nightlife, and easy ways to get around. Canvas8 sat down with 20 urbanites to find out exactly what they love about city living.

Between busy commutes, noise pollution and a lack of greenery, it’s no wonder that city-dwellers are 21% more likely to experience anxiety than country folk. Happy City is an initiative that advises decision makers on thinking that could lead to better urban planning – and happier urbanites.

When a coffee shop replaces a vacant betting store, it’s usually regarded as good for a neighbourhood – but this ‘retail gentrification’ can alienate communities. Canvas8 spoke to Phil Hubbard, a professor of urban studies, about how brands can hit the high street without treading on toes.