These five elements of the built environment are closely linked to water use in single-family homes. This information could inform better city planning.

You might have seen articles ranking the most polluted cities in the world, but a lack of good information makes it difficult to really know.

A new study shows an 11% drop in homicides and serious firearm injuries in the areas of Detroit where 6-12 demolitions took place to combat blight.

"This is important because it really suggests that kids don't need to like nature for it to be good for them."

A new simulation shows how changing the incentives for using and storing water could help deal with droughts while also meeting demand.

Walkability, not proximity, determines how much people enjoy their local park, research suggests.

Permeable concrete pavement could help cities stave off the "urban heat island effect" on hot days without breaking the bank.

Contact with nature can boost well-being and help address mental illness. A new tool could help city planners integrate these benefits into cities.

A new study of 532 million tweets suggests a link between hate speech on Twitter and hate crimes offline.

A growing rural-urban divide in the US has led to the political underrepresentation of people living in cities, a new book argues.