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The pandemic-fueled economic downturn has left cities with an abundance of empty commercial spaces, but there is a solution that’s not only economically viable but can also strengthen communities: adaptive reuse. 

From Playa del Ray, Venice and Santa Monica all the way up to Malibu, if you’re going to visit L.A., why not do it the sunniest way possible?

The nation’s capital is known as a place of partisan bickering and, more recently, angry protest. But it’s time to start thinking of D.C. as one of the most sustainable cities on the planet.

With a seven-year business survival of almost 40 percent, which far exceeds the national norm of 8 percent after five years, Hope & Main is sure their future incubatees will be a good investment.

Overshadowed by New York City and Boston and gripped by crime and poor government, it used to be hard to take Philadelphia seriously. Not anymore. 

There’s so much more to Nashville, Tenn. than country music. Bespoke Experiences will help you go beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Just because Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and the Williams sisters won’t be there doesn’t mean you should skip this year’s U.S. Open. Here’s why!

Opening this Friday and running all weekend, Fleuriste St-Germain is a “new-age salon” hosted by ballet dancer James Whiteside and Oscar de la Renta and Monse creative director Laura Kim.

Worth recently spoke with Douglas Elliman’s breakout broker Jessica Levine to get a timeline of the city’s real estate collapse, its rebound and what comes next.

The High Line has motivated urban planners across the planet to take old infrastructure and turn it into something usable and lovely.

If we’re going to change the trajectory of homeownership society to include young people, we must change our public policy at the local, state and federal level.

Work from home has become the norm, begging the question: Has the world of the office, of urban living and working, in fact, come to an end?

For certain U.S. cities that rely on tourism revenue, 2020 was a devastating blow. But they’re finally bouncing back thanks to creative ingenuity.

The opening of Timbers Kiawah creates a new way to experience a remarkable island.

At the end of a visit to Charleston and Kiawah Island, the tension between progress and chaos felt like a microcosm of the state of the country.

“Quality of life will determine the future of all urban areas, especially as we try to recapture the people, businesses and revenue that have left our cities.”

Plus, the pandemic as an excuse for city-shaming.

Avi Telyas’ Makerhoods is bringing a wildly bold yet inarguably intuitive approach to the transformation of cities.

Bringing innovative approaches in planning and urban design will ultimately provide long-term, sustainable balance between population growth, urban expansion and environmental stability.

Which cities have invested in the right infrastructure, health care systems and public services, so that they’re able to thrive and sustain growth even in the hardest times?

A combination of smart planning and a little good luck has helped Savannah raise its game—and look poised to emerge from the coronavirus epidemic stronger than before.

No city has been perfect over the past few months, but some, such as Savannah, have done better than others.

To both safely open for business and generate sufficient revenue to pay their bills, restaurants cannot rely on their inside spaces. Social distancing requirements are economically viable for restaurants only if diners can be seated outside.

Now, more than ever, leaders need to take concrete actions to build a more sustainable world.

“From a federal standpoint, we have really failed on this testing problem… it’s been the mayors and governors that have really been leading,” says Louisville’s Greg Fischer.

La Paz is not a made-for-Americans tourist destination, but a real city, that’s quickly attracting billionaire residents with its surreal turquoise waters, sweeping views and abundant marine wildlife.

They’re not as inevitably lucrative—nor as evil—as people think. And with some changes, they can be a win-win for everyone.

In 2019, the mayor survived a surprisingly close reelection race. Now, Nirenberg says, he’s changed some things about his style, but his agenda—namely, elevating San Antonio to the top tier of American cities—remains very much the same.

The City of Light is home to some of the best—and most expensive—hotels in the world, so it can be difficult to narrow down your choices. Planning a spring trip to Paris? Here are three to consider.

Golf course architect and environmentalist Robert Trent Jones Jr. sounds off on the future of the sport, its players and the land they use.