Posts by Jeff Wood — Contributor
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National links: College grads struggling with urban affordability, too
Coastal cities now pricing out college graduates too. Taking a lesson from Brussels. Saving transit is cheaper than letting it die. Keep reading…
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National links: NYC’s congestion pricing plan moves forward
Congestion pricing to advance in NYC. A deeper look into the cultural and class-based forces behind McMansions. Now as incumbents, Barcelona’s housing-organizers-turned-politicians are strategizing how to continue their progressive reforms. Keep reading…
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National links: Report highlights connection between healthcare access and transportation
1 in 5 people who lack adequate transportation access report foregoing medical appointments. How porch culture can help tackle loneliness. The pandemic reduced interactions between people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Keep reading…
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National links: Pandemic population decline in center cities reversing
In this week’s round-up of news from around the country: urban populations rebound; traffic violence disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities; why US developers don’t build more large apartments; and more. Keep reading…
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National links: Donut art, zoning laws clash in free speech debate
A donut mural in New Hampshire sparks debate over free speech and zoning laws. City blocks are a reflection of their city’s character. How walkable cities enable true freedom. Keep reading…
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National links: Bike shares nationwide face challenges amid Lyft’s financial struggles
Bike shares face uncertainty as Lyft struggles to rebound from the pandemic. How accessory dwelling units could help seniors age in place. Ithaca hopes to be a model city for emissions reduction. Keep reading…
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National links: A soon-to-be-enacted bill could transform housing in California
How the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act could drastically increase California’s housing supply. Paris’ challenges and successes in centering people in its planning. Our parking addiction is hurting the economy. Keep reading…
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National links: The relationship between bus transit access and poverty
Transit access impacts economic outcomes: new data confirms what we’ve long understood. Debating transit priorities amid reduced ridership and funding. A whole lot of urban land is dedicated to car storage. Keep reading…
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National links: Lower-income Americans are increasingly unlikely to own cars
How wealth is the largest determinant of private vehicle usage. How walking promotes autonomy for children and parents. Why natural light in housing shouldn’t be commodified. Keep reading…
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National links: A breakthrough in sidewalk mapping
How sidewalk mapping can improve our cities. Electric vehicle batteries can be repurposed to power our cities. How red states fight their blue cities. Keep reading…