Posts tagged New York
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National links: No wipes in the pipes
Disinfectant wipes are clogging wastewater systems. A look at how highways have reshaped downtown cores. A case of density vs. crowding, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Density is still good for us
Density was vital to us before the coronavirus, and it will be again. Is it time to take space away from cars? The coronavirus’s lasting effects on cities, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Pedestrian deaths on US roads reach a 30 year high, report says
Pedestrian deaths in the US reach a 30 year high. New York City plans to build a very expensive tunnel. How e-scooters and bikes, are tied to transit, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Do rich cities get richer? Sure—but it’s complicated.
Do rich cities get richer? Oregon’s “rosy” plan for transportation. Are we looking at the way we measure segregation wrong? All this and more in this week’s urbanist National links. Keep reading…
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What Tysons can learn about walkways and mall paths from other cities
Tysons is evolving from suburb to city, but try to walk around and it still feels disjointed, with very long walks from one block to the next. Filling in these spaces is a growing network of non-street paths, including elevated walkways and mall promenades. Keep reading…
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National links: More bikes and affordable housing are a part of a bold proposal for Paris
Paris’s mayor offers an ambitious plan for the city. Why are so many luxury condos in NYC empty? US mayors struggle over reducing car usage, a survey reveals and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Legislators will take on single-family zoning in California once again
California’s SB50 is back! Why does it cost so much to build transit in some parts of the US? Some cities are trying the car-free life, but what about getting to surrounding areas? Keep reading…
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National links: After 6 months, London’s low-emission rules cut air pollution by a third
London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone has resulted in less air pollution and fewer cars. One year after super typhoon Yutu, residents are still picking up the pieces. Why the New York bodegas may lose their swag. 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…