As Bikers Throng the Streets, ‘It’s Like Paris Is in Anarchy’

An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to a million people now pedaling daily — and to rising tensions with pedestrians.

Opinion | Delta Tells the Economy, Not So Fast

The continuing struggles of U.S. cities suggest the worst of the damage is far from over.

Has the Pandemic Changed Cities Forever?

In “Survival of the City,” Edward Glaeser and David Cutler explore a range of issues that will affect how our urban areas will look into the future.

The Downtown Decade: U.S. Population Density Rose in the 2010s

Outer suburbs still grew the fastest, but many downtowns and central districts also grew rapidly.

The Work-From-Home Economy and the Urban Job Outlook

Offices are unlikely to be as full after the pandemic as they were before. Service businesses and their employees will have to adapt.

Opinion | Want to Solve the Housing Crisis? Build More, and Build Higher.

Down with historic preservation!

Climate Change Is Bankrupting America’s Small Towns

Repeated shocks from hurricanes, fires and floods are pushing some rural communities, already struggling economically, to the brink of financial collapse.

How to Make a Neighborhood Farm for an Entire Metropolis

A program being started in Atlanta helps midsize farmers buy their own land while providing much-needed fresh food to urban consumers.

What Technology Could Reduce Heat Deaths? Trees.

At a time when climate change is making heat waves more frequent and more severe, trees are stationary superheroes: They can lower urban temperatures 10 lifesaving degrees, scientists say.

Join Us for Netting Zero, a Virtual Event Series on Climate Change

Each episode of Netting Zero brings together New York Times journalists with climate experts from business, policy, government, and civil society. Join us on Oct. 21 as we discuss the potential impact of collaborative climate action.

Opinion | Wonking Out: What New York Could Learn From Utica

The upsides of a real estate glut.

Where to Appreciate the Joys of Naked Gardening

Grab the sunscreen: Here are the best (and worst) cities to tend your plants in the nude.

A Rural-Urban Broadband Divide, but Not the One You Think Of

Many more people in cities lack broadband access than in rural areas, but lawmakers are primarily focused on extending high-speed access to remote areas.

China’s Concrete Jungles Make Room for Green Space

A national push to build urban parks is transforming Chinese cities, as the country tries to improve the quality of daily life.

The Market Tectonics of California Real Estate

Some residents have left the state, but many others have just moved out of big cities in search of more space and lower prices, creating hot spots in the suburbs and the once-sleepy exurbs.

Manhattanhenge 2021: When and Where to Watch

Saturday will bring New Yorkers their first shot at “the best sunset picture of the year.” Sunday and two days in July will provide more opportunities.

Taking Art to the Streets, Just Look Down

Aided by grants, artists are creating ground murals and other projects on roadways, underpasses and in public squares.