Posts tagged Milan
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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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DC’s height restrictions are contentious. Here’s what we could learn from cities around the world.
Height restrictions aren’t a black-and-white issue; cities around the world have balanced historical preservation and modern development in a variety of different ways. What could DC learn from Paris, Milan, London, and others? Keep reading…
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National links: Who owns the streets?
A debate over streets as shared spaces. Awesome maps show the lack of access to parks in Milan. This bike lane design may create unsafe conditions for cyclists, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: A new housing model may emerge during the coronavirus pandemic
A hybrid housing model may bring opportunity and risk. Grocers may be forced to change post-coronavirus. An urban planner mapped the width of every street in New York City, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Can the suburbs catch up with 21st century needs?
Eight experts weigh in on how to move suburbia into the 21st century. Paris has successfully reduced driving, and now it has to deal with rising Metro ridership. Transportation equity should be at the forefront of planning, a U of Toronto Scarborough researcher says. 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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DC’s height restrictions are contentious. Here’s what we could learn from cities around the world.
Height restrictions aren’t a black-and-white issue; cities around the world have balanced historical preservation and modern development in a variety of different ways. What could DC learn from Paris, Milan, London, and others? Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Priority and population
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There’s a “Washington” neighborhood in Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy’s second largest city, has a neighborhood named “Washington.” Its main street: Via Giorgio Washington. Keep reading…