Forced to avoid public transport, Americans are investing in bikes as a more hygienic and eco-friendly way to get around – but many roads weren’t built for them. This shift could force cities to overhaul their infrastructure, changing the urban landscape for the long haul.

After years of sales decline, Smart is leaving the US market. Due to the popularity of a growing number of alternative mobility services that make car ownership less of a necessity, Americans living in urban areas are now less in need of small utility cars.

The archetypal American suburb may be perceived as quaint, welcoming, and demographically homogeneous, but they have never been denser, more diverse, or poorer. How exactly have these areas transformed over the decades and why do people still want to set up a life in these neighborhoods?

The nuclear family is steadily losing relevance in America as rising divorce rates drive more older people to live alone and high-priced property prevents Gen Yers from flying the nest. Canvas8 spoke to eight people to understand how different living arrangements impact household dynamics.