As the world's largest multilateral financier of urban development, the World Bank works with national and local governments to build more livable, sustainable, and inclusive cities and communities.

Half of the global population already lives in cities, and by 2050 two-thirds of the world's people are expected to live in urban areas. But in cities two of the most pressing problems facing the ...

In 2001, Keith Urban was willing “to do anything” to get his career off the ground, including posing for Playgirl. On a recent episode of SiriusXM’s “Literally! With Rob Lowe,” Urban ...

Urban areas are growing rapidly. They can cause a range of opportunities and challenges. Urban planning is important to ensure that the opportunities are maximised and the challenges are minimised ...

Urban began his 10 date "HIGH in Vegas" residency at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 4 Mark Gray is a journalist of over two decades. He has written about entertainment, sports and ...

Location is one of the many important factors prospective students weigh when choosing where to go to college. This decision isn't just about how far they'll be from home – it's also about the ...

Gabe Ginsberg/Getty; Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Keith Urban is a “very proud” father after watching his 16-year-old daughter, Sunday Rose, make her runway debut during Paris Fashion ...

Historically, the distance between rural and urban areas has never been greater, making traditionally rural food sources widely inaccessible. Cities initially would develop around centralized ...

Keith Urban is highlighting both the joys and struggles of his life in his new country-rock album “High.” Last Friday, the 56-year-old singer released his 11th studio album, which marked his ...

The Master’s Programme in Urban Studies and Planning (USP) prepares students to excel as professionals capable of understanding and addressing complex urban development challenges. Students learn to ...

Along India's southwest coast dotted with a mix of colonial architecture and ancient heritage, the city of Kochi stands as a relic of foreign influence. A previously colonized town by the ...