Posts tagged New York City
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National links: London could ban cars and slash speed limits in its core
London is mulling a radical plan to ban cars and/or lower speed limits to 15 mph in much of the city. These satellite images show urban areas in bright colors that expose interesting details. New York City keeps putting off difficult but vital projects in favor of easier cosmetic ones. Keep reading…
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Baltimore once had an elevated streetcar along Guilford Avenue
While Baltimore's streetcar network never included tunnels, from 1893 to 1950 the city did have an eight-block elevated trestle for streetcars, including several stations along Guilford Avenue. Keep reading…
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National links: How Helsinki is leading the world in urban travel
A subscription app called Whim allows users to get around Helsinki by bike, bus, train, taxi or borrowed car. The front lawn For Sale sign has been redesigned for the digital world. “Balancing” streets for cars has unbalanced neighborhoods. Keep reading…
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National links: How to save transit, plus “spite buildings” from around the world
If cities want to save transit, they need to adapt to new forms of competition and make transferring to a bus or train seamless. Check out these architectural examples of human pettiness from around the world. Portland, Oregon is trying something new to protect a historically black neighborhood. Keep reading…
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National links: Is New York City losing its heart?
New York is becoming a haven for the wealthy and losing what once made it great, the author argues. Climate change is influencing homebuyers' decisions. The Boring Company's bid to build a transport line in Chicago seems really low for a project so large. Keep reading…
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National links: Is America getting cities wrong again?
Star cities continue to develop their urban centers — but why are they so empty? By controlling the curb, cities can control the future. The next leader in water management could be…Los Angeles? Keep reading…
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National links: Dallas doubles down on its highway mistakes
Dallas made forward-thinking plans for its highways — then abandoned them. Self-driving cars and jetpacks are shiny, but the future of transportation is still public transit. Bloomberg contributors debate whether increasing density or increasing sprawl most relieves the housing crunch. Keep reading…
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National links: Cities are playing with behavioral science and urban design
Cities are experimenting with behavioral science to improve the lives of their residents. It's not just Amazon that's killing morter-and-brick retail — it's debt and an overbuilt market. Amid the autonomous vehicle hype, here are four things that transit agencies should remember. Keep reading…
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National links: Want to feel more optimistic about the world? Look local.
Most Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, but think their own communities are improving. Homelessness probably looks a different from how you think it does. Central Park in Manhattan is going permanently car-free. Keep reading…
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National links: Excessive parking requirements are limiting housing in LA
Excessive parking requirements are contributing to LA's housing shortage. Nashville's mayor is stepping down in scandal before an important vote on her transit plan. A followup MIT report still finds that Uber and Lyft drivers are making low wages. Keep reading…