The Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL) project produces global spatial information about the human presence on the planet over time. This in the form of built-up maps, population...

Since the advent of the openly accessible Sentinel satellite data as part of the Copernicus programme of the European Commission and ESA, massive amounts of satellite data have brought disruptive changes...

In future cities, we will need to optimise the distribution and use of public space to ensure that it is safe, accessible and inclusive for all.Provision of services could be improved...

Scenario Exploration System that promotes collaboration for sustainable urban planning.

The recently adopted Degree of Urbanisation allows a consistent definition and comparison of urbanisation at a global scale. Based on this new definition, the world is already much more urbanised than previously...

By 2050, the urban population could reach 9 billion. Cities are increasingly functioning autonomously, setting new social and economic standards.

Source: Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index

Source: United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects - The 2014 revision - highlights. Chapter: Trends in Urbanization

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On October 5 the Community of Practice on Cities will be officially launched in Brussels! Acknowledging the increasing centrality of the urban dimension, the Knowledge Centre for Territorial Policies now...