Posts tagged Houston
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National links: Where transit projects are sprouting up in 2020
Transit projects abound across North America. Historic preservation councils are stopping solar panels from going up. A former airport transforms into a complete community, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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If you put the Capital Beltway around other cities, how far out would it go?
The Beltway is one of the Washington’s region’s most well-known geographic features. Its ring around DC forms an unofficial boundary between the region’s core and rim. Would that hold true if it were around another city? How does the Beltway compare to other ring roads? Keep reading…
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National links: For a flat fee, get around this German city by bike, car, or transit
Augsburg is the first German city to charge a flat rate for transit and other modes. Democrats don’t want to talk about how destructive cars are. Quito, Ecuador gets a new subway line—and it’s an engineering marvel. Keep reading…
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Here are all @CouncilOfDC’s World Series tweets mocking Houston’s lack of zoning
The Nats won the World Series! WAAHOOOOOOO! And now, ever on-watch for the urbanist angle to a story, GGWash is here to shamelessly embed all of the mocking tweets the DC Council’s Twitter account posted about Houston’s zoning during the World Series. Keep reading…
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National links: As we get cars off the road, what should we do with gas stations?
Is it time to rethink the gas station? Dedicated bus lanes are good for US cities. A new map shows transportation emissions are still the top source of greenhouse gases. Keep reading…
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National links: Barcelona’s car-free “superblocks” boost health and well-being
Are superblocks the neighborhoods of the future? A Texas high-speed rail line project inches along. Ford’s new campus highlights walkability, and more in this week’s National Links. Keep reading…
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National links: Are we at the end of the age of driving?
Cars have grown to outnumber people in the US over the past 100 years, but the automobile industry has been a heavy burden on society. Large and slow-moving storms can be deadlier in areas with sprawl. Can vacancy taxes bring down the costs of homes in some areas? Keep reading…
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National links: Why city planners should pay attention to restaurant reviews
Data from restaurant reviews can predict patterns in neighborhoods when planners lack other data. Digital twins, computer copies of actual cities, can help planners predict traffic conditions and air quality. Homes with two to nine units, also known as the “missing middle,” are still on the decline. Keep reading…
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National links: France may cut thousands of parking spaces to mitigate climate change
A French bill would slash thousands of parking spaces to address climate change. Subway stations cost more to built in New York City than in comparable major cities. Houston’s highway project aims to make the downtown more walkable, but many people are skeptical. Keep reading…
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National links: Five ways to experience new cities (and love the one you live in)
Taking in your city in a new way doesn’t have to be a chore—here are five methods to try. Denver may be laying the foundation to get rid of single-family zoning. Bike lanes need more than paint to protect cyclists. Keep reading…