Posts tagged Los Angeles
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National links: What will the US look like after a century of climate change?
These maps illustrate what a century of climate change could do to the US. Some cities bring daylight to local rivers. Modest densification may have wide-reaching results on housing. Keep reading…
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National links: Why parking lots are disappearing from downtowns across the US
Many downtown parking lots are getting a new life as housing and offices. A plan to build a high-speed light rail connecting Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver gains traction. Dallas takes on transportation as its first climate change issue. Keep reading…
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To build a better transit system for all, start by understanding how women travel
Women account for 55% of transit riders in the US, according to the National Household Travel Survey, yet their travel needs and behaviors are not well understood. If you lack an understanding of how and why women travel, how can you provide safe, reliable, and comfortable transit service? 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: What’s it like for women to navigate LA’s transit system?
A new report from LA Metro unpacks the transit needs and concerns of LA women. Telecommuting is changing the real estate market. The High Line celebrates 10 years. Keep reading…
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A DC housing subsidy experiment gives recipients more independence—and it’s working
Launched in September of 2017, DC Flex was developed by the DC Department of Human Services and Capital Area Asset Builders as an individualized housing assistance strategy. The program provides families living in apartments in the District with a subsidy that can be used to assist with rental payments or other household needs. Keep reading…
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National links: The late Nipsey Hussle understood cities, and the people who live in them
Nipsey Hussle’s dream of racial and economic equity for his neighborhood spanned across music and media. Planners in Vancouver are widening sidewalks to accommodate more people in the densifying city. Transgender and nonbinary teens are vulnerable to homelessness. Keep reading…
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National links: Roosting, schooling, lizarding, and other things we do in public spaces
Turns out humans have some interesting patterns of behavior in public spaces. QR codes cause a bottleneck in pay queues for commuters in China. Salt Lake City residents want free buses, a poll shows. Keep reading…
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National links: Would you swap a flight for a train trip to help the environment?
Germany’s Green Party is pushing to end domestic flights and replace them with more trains. Cincinnati is moving ahead with plans to install 3D crosswalks, despite safety warnings. Saudi Arabia is building a $500 Billion megacity that may include robot cage fights and flying taxis. 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…