Editorial policy

Urban World Briefing aims to make urban infrastructure understandable without making its limits disappear. Our articles distinguish general explanation from decisions that depend on local conditions or professional judgment.

Accuracy and clarity

We check factual claims against appropriate information before publication, explain key terms and avoid presenting a general pattern as true everywhere. When an article depends on a particular place or context, we say so. We do not invent sources, examples or certainty to make a story feel complete.

Independence and partnerships

Editorial decisions are made separately from commercial arrangements. Sponsored or partner material is clearly labelled as such, and a partnership does not guarantee favourable coverage or editorial approval.

Corrections

If you spot an error, contact us with the article subject and the detail you believe is wrong. We review correction requests and amend published material when needed, making important changes clear to readers.

Illustrations

Some illustrations may be AI-generated. Illustrations are not documentary evidence, and we do not present generated images as photographs of actual places or events.