Leaders must learn what works in their city—and expeditiously address what doesn’t. Residents’ satisfaction is key to whether they move or stay.
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Cities and Regions

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March 7, 2023

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July 3, 2024
Discover how cities worldwide are transforming into hubs of creativity and innovation through sound urban design, smart city solutions, technology-enabling regulations , and business-friendly policies.

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November 21, 2023
The world’s megacities face many challenges as they expand and multiply, but creative solutions are emerging.

Article
December 14, 2023
Governments can embrace the success of so-called smart cities, such as London and Riyadh, to promote and fund digital services in their countries.
Infrastructure

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March 17, 2025
As the business evolves and its mandate changes, private investment in infrastructure is showing signs of recovery from last year’s downturn.

Article
November 12, 2024
Infrastructure financing has a $15 trillion gap. Discover how Private Sector Partnerships can bridge this gap and drive transformative change!

Slideshow
July 24, 2024
Organizations that develop and maintain transportation infrastructure can employ a use-case-driven approach to find the optimal tech solutions to support their climate resilience.

Article
April 25, 2023
Almost half of a project’s carbon abatement practices can create cost savings or are zero cost—and emerging biogenic construction technologies could solve the most difficult abatement issues.
Real Estate

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June 23, 2023
Four stakeholders have a major role to play in decarbonizing the sector—but they need to act with urgency.

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May 11, 2023
As demand for office space plummets, building owners, lenders, and city officials must work together creatively to avoid a downward spiral in property values and local economies.
Imagine This Podcast: Bringing Zombie Cities Back to Life
BCG’s Santiago Ferrer explains how cities can revive downtown areas with repurposed buildings and people-centric mobility options.