Cities at risk: the best ... and the worst
Graphic: the least resilient cities are the ones facing the greatest pressure from population growth
Unplanned development is the killer in disasters
Joan Clos, the UN under secretary-general, talks about Barcelona and beyond
Richer nations face higher costs for flood protection
Expert opinion has long fallen on deaf ears
Brazil authorities bring lawlessness into focus
Networks of cameras in crime hotspots are proving effective
Success stories show ways to limit the damage to urban areas
Governments are realising the need to prepare for disasters through better planning and a swifter response
City planners must learn from New York superstorm
Densely populated centres need to turn away from cars
Retrofitting is the intelligent solution to built-in problems
Buildings can now be built to extraordinary specifications
Extremism: People not buildings are target
The terror threat to cities has risen significantly
Top architect uses role as mayor to transform Indonesian city
Political novice wants to get ‘city in ruins’ back on track
