Posts tagged Italy
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National links: Construction begins on LA to Las Vegas high-speed rail line
Construction begins for Brightline West. Older Americans are increasingly unable to find smaller housing to fit their needs as they age. The mayor of Nashville unveils a multimodal transportation improvement plan. Keep reading…
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National Links: The one with the trucker shortage
The frequent turnover of truck drivers is being overlooked. In the past 30 years, 200,000 people in communities of color were displaced by US highways. Environmentalists experience burnout, too. Keep reading…
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National links: Underwater barriers keep Venice dry during flooding emergencies
Barriers in Venice stave off dangerous tides. A look at the intersection between equity and urban commutes. Bergen, a city in Norway, is planning an emissions-free neighborhood, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: More than 650 urban planners sign a letter in support of defunding the police
Urban planners call for a planning organization to support defunding of police. A new report lays out a plan to rethink safety and speed on urban streets. San Francisco tries modular apartment buildings, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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This video shows how Da Vinci’s 16th century techniques carved a path for mapping cities
Prior to the era of flight, accurately mapping cities was a cumbersome process. The intricate twists and turns of cities and the different footprints of their buildings posed major challenges to producing the accuracy and scale we enjoy today with our satellite-based maps. Keep reading…
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National links: If the aviation industry were a country, it would be a top 10 polluter
The aviation industry rivals entire countries in the number of carbon emitted. For centuries, the 30-minute commute has ruled urban life. Big cities face the threat of catastrophic heatwaves. Keep reading…
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Video: Da Vinci’s early 16th Century techniques carved a path for mapping cities
Prior to the era of flight, accurately mapping cities was a cumbersome process. The intricate twists and turns of cities and the different footprints of their buildings posed major challenges to producing the accuracy and scale we enjoy today with our satellite-based maps. Keep reading…
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Inter/National links: Thriving car-free neighborhoods and pothole-filling gangs
This German neighborhood, part of a 15-year sustainable planning experiment, is a car-free success. A Roman gang fills the cities potholes and conducts other needed repairs. This Barcelona planner wants to make it the first post-car city. 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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Worldwide links: London’s less stinky
The engineer behind one of London’s greatest architectural achievements deserves serious props, Beijing’s residents aren’t into the idea of driving down congestion through charging people to drive into the city, and in Italy, a work of art suggests a way to deal with rising sea levels. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land… Keep reading…