TomorrowCity

19/06/2026

🏡 Housing policy and leadership is essential to building happier communities and stronger economies.

The latest U.S. Mayoral Roundtable series shares a powerful perspective on how, more than putting a roof over people’s heads, affordable housing creates the conditions for opportunity and progress.

Discover what Mayors Regina Romero and Rex Richardson are doing in their cities in these dialogues hosted by Mayor Aftab Pureval and George Burciaga.

👀 Stay tuned! It goes live on June 22 here: https://loom.ly/oCqzmXU

17/06/2026

Barcelona is optimizing artificial intelligence to make bus services faster and more reliable. 🚍🤖

A pilot project by Hayden AI equipped four buses with AI-powered cameras, identifying over 13,000 interference events caused by other vehicles, deliveries, or illegal parking.

The system, which provides real-time insights, helps reveal patterns around peak midday periods and highlight priority corridors for action.

By integrating AI, Barcelona can analyze large areas dynamically, and make data-driven decisions without building additional infrastructure.

📖 Read the guest post by BILM here: https://loom.ly/W6TRHa8
👉🏼 Stay tuned for the BILM Challenge 5 finalists: https://loom.ly/az1Dp48

16/06/2026

How can city leaders tackle housing affordability, increase housing supply, and expand opportunity for residents?

The U.S. Mayoral Roundtable brings this question to the forefront with 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢, a special Mayor Spotlight Series focused on mayor-led solutions for one of the most pressing issues across the United States.

It features candid conversations with Mayor Regina Romero of Tucson and Mayor Rex Richardson of Long Beach, hosted by Mayor Aftab Pureval and George Burciaga.

Together, they discuss practical strategies to increase housing production, expand access, revitalize neighborhoods, and strengthen public-private partnerships.

📺 Save the session link here: https://loom.ly/Ojs1T_U

15/06/2026

Africa’s cities are growing fast, and housing has become one of the continent’s most urgent urban challenges.

📄 The Nairobi Declaration, recently adopted by African Union member states, marks an important step toward coordinated action.

It places inclusive, climate-resilient housing at the center of urban development, with a clear focus on measurable and time-bound implementation.

This approach recognizes that housing is connected to land, finance, infrastructure, governance, informality, and data.

👉🏼 Swipe to discover four levers shaping Africa’s path toward stronger urban systems and housing solutions.

🔗 Guest post by the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities | World Resources Institute: https://loom.ly/qpqrijY

11/06/2026

🌆 Which futuristic cities can you visit today?

🚁 Shenzhen, China: Aerial urban projects include drone delivery networks, experimental air taxis, and distributed takeoff platforms.

🌱 Singapore, Singapore: Smart sustainable towns like Tengah use centralized cooling, rainwater management, and green urban planning.

☀️ Masdar, UAE: Bioclimatic plazas, solar installations, and parametric architecture create a low-carbon urban environment.

Futuristic cities feature smart infrastructure, advanced mobility, resilient design, and hyperconnected networks, all aimed at improving quality of life.

Find out which cities are on the horizon: https://loom.ly/HzyE_Qw

Explore real-world examples of how assistive technology available in smart cities is enhancing the quality of life for individuals who are blind in urban areas.

09/06/2026

Cob houses are bringing ancient building methods into the modern era. 🏡

Built from clay, sand, and straw, cob structures offer natural temperature regulation, durability, and healthy indoor air.

Some historic cob houses in Southwest England have lasted over 500 years, proving the material’s resilience.

Modern cob innovations are improving energy efficiency through dual-layer systems that combine a dense, heat-storing structural core with lightweight natural insulation. ✨

🔗 Learn more about them here: https://loom.ly/c12Q9C8

04/06/2026

How can we make our cities more accessible for everyone? 👁️‍🗨️

Smart tools can help people with low or no vision interact confidently with their environment:

🖐️ Braille touchscreens and tablets for real-time tactile reading
🎧 3D audio navigation apps that map city streets and surroundings
👓 Smart glasses that identify objects and obstacles
⌚ Braille smartwatches and wearable tech for orientation and communication

Plus, cities like Tokyo and San Cristóbal de La Laguna are leading the way with tactile paths and multisensory trails, proving accessibility is possible even in historic or dense areas.

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/HzyE_Qw

02/06/2026

🌟 A heartfelt moment of recognition for city leadership!

In this special segment of the U.S. Mayoral Roundtable, Senator Dick Durbin joins to personally acknowledge the inspiring work of Mayor Aftab Pureval, Mayor Eileen Higgins, and mayors across the country.

Apart from the larger session, this clip captures a genuine and personal conversation about the importance of civic leadership — highlighting collaboration, dedication, and the ways local leaders shape better communities.

🎥 Watch this meaningful moment here: https://loom.ly/DGBd8Mc

01/06/2026

🏠 As droughts and extreme rainfall intensify, millions of French homes built on clay soils are facing structural damage caused by ground expansion and contraction.

Here’s what France is doing to solve this:

📍 Mandatory geotechnical surveys in clay risk areas
🗺️ Expanded national mapping of vulnerable territories
💶 Financial support for preventive work through the Argile Prevention Fund
🏗️ Reinforcement solutions including micropiles, waterproofing, and soil stabilization

Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/kSQkCVk

28/05/2026

Europe’s housing crisis is turning attention toward an overlooked urban resource: abandoned industrial land. 🏗️

🏘️ A recent report suggests brownfield regeneration could create up to 230 million homes across Europe while helping cities reduce land consumption, restore degraded areas, and accelerate climate goals.

As housing affordability and land scarcity become defining urban challenges worldwide, brownfield redevelopment is emerging as a key strategy for building more livable cities.

👉🏼Learn more in the full article here: https://loom.ly/93kVd08