Posts tagged France
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National links: San Bernardino is a leader in the online shopping industry—and ozone pollution
San Bernardino County has booming logistics industry and nation’s worst ozone pollution. Someone has been pulling the emergency brakes on New York trains, delaying or cancelling over 747 of them. See the invisible city under Paris. Keep reading…
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National links: 25 years later, the ‘chunnel’ has transformed travel in Europe
On its 25th birthday, here's a look at how the “chunnel” changed Europe. First-time homebuyers in Houston are competing with algorith-armed hedge funds. Da Vinci was proposing mixed-use development and other modern planning practices 500 years ahead of his time. Keep reading…
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Cemeteries use a lot of space and are terrible for the environment. Is there a better way?
In Berlin, cemeteries are being converted to parks, playgrounds, and housing. This reprioritizing reflects a change in attitude among some Berliners who see their city shrinking as its population increases—without the housing or recreation space to match. It also coincides with a decrease in conventional casket-in-ground burials, as cremations become more popular. Keep reading…
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8 lessons about great transit I learned from riding the Paris Métro
Paris has one of the world’s great subway systems. Beyond its truly impressive coverage and service quality, here are eight wonderful details about how it operates that US systems would do well to mimic. Keep reading…
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National links: Self-driving trucks, not cars, are in our near future
Our self-driving future may not be quite as imminent as you think. Millennials would like to kill cars, but most don't have good alternatives for getting around. Boomers aren't moving into senior housing as quickly as previous generations. Keep reading…
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National links: What would Paris feel like without cars?
Paris is closing its streets to cars for a day to show what the city is like without them. Humorist and author David Sedaris writes about the things he's seen walking around different countries. What happens when transit agencies spy on their riders? Keep reading…
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44 photos of tramways around the world, for your nerdery pleasure
Tramways are like protected bikeways but for streetcars. Enjoy this nerdtastic collection of photos. Keep reading…
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Trump wants a military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue. Here’s how locals are reacting.
Trump wants a military parade down Pennsylvania Avenue — but the people who live here aren't thrilled with that idea. The mayor's office said, “Just like the wall, he will have to pay for it.” Keep reading…
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Three examples of great street design in France
On a recent trip to France, I had my eyes open for smart design. Three cities in particular were full of examples of how to make streets for people rather than cars. Here’s what I noticed. Keep reading…
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Worldwide links: Does Seattle want more transit?
Seattle is about to vote on whether to expand its light rail, stirring up memories of votes to reject a subway line in the late 60s. In San Francisco, people would love to see subway lines in place of some current bus routes, and in France, a rising political start is big on the power of cities. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related… Keep reading…