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Postcard
Berlin's Plastic Wrap Art
See garbage and cling wrap molded into sculpture.
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Postcard
Happy Birthday Berlin! Here's a Giant Map
In honor of the city's 775th anniversary, a team of artists is painting a map on a central square.
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Maps
The Geography of James Bond
Who's been to more cities, you or 007?
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Rankings
Confirmed Stereotype of the Day: Brazilians Love to Dance
The World Cities Culture Report came out today, and most of what you thought is true.
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Postcard
Berlin's Holi, a Few Months Late
The city celebrates the festival of colors.
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Photos
8 Truly Embarrassing City Souvenirs
From a Lady Liberty comb to 'I Heart London' nail clippers.
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Photos
The Fun Is Real But the Beach Is Not
Urban beaches offer the pleasures of the seaside without the cost of getting there.
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Debt of the Day: Berlin Owes the Town of Mittenwalde 'Trillions'
Compound interest can really compound when you leave a loan unpaid for 500 years.
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Meet 'Strappy,' the Almost-There Future of Urban Transport Technology
Near-field communication — which turns your phone into your fares, ads, and more — has shown both promise and problems.
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How Urban Design Affects Ethnic or Religious Tensions
You can't design your way out of conflict, but the way we build neighborhoods can either help or hinder polarized communities, and maybe even prevent radicalization in the first place.
