From decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs) run on Discord to city-wide mutual aid groups, people are finding safety and optimism in numbers. For growing numbers of people, collective action is emerging as the only viable solution to compounding crises and deepening alienation.

As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

The city of Milan has invited students to redesign public spaces in an effort to restore the urban fabric and spotlight sustainability. As post-pandemic community sentiments grow among young people, the way people use and move through spaces is shifting to focus on shared values.

Professor Leslie Kern explores how the intricate relationship between gender, intersectionality, and gentrification affects the experience of women and gender non-conforming individuals living in the city. How does city design exacerbate inequality and exclusion, and is gentrification inevitable?

Identifiable only by their spotlessness and security staff, it can be difficult to know when you’ve entered one of the growing number of privately owned public spaces across the UK. How do these areas fit into people’s everyday lives? And how might they evolve to become greener and more welcoming?

Sweden's capital is set to host the largest wooden 'city' in the world. Boasting a 'forest atmosphere', the development aims to demonstrate how urban hubs can reduce their carbon footprint, providing a macro-scale solution to go alongside individuals' eco-conscious efforts.