Posts tagged Spain
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National links: How high-speed rail outpaced Italy’s national airline
Italy’s national airline is set to close as high-speed rail becomes the preferred travel option. How accessory apartments are changing California neighborhoods. Preserving the planet through cities, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: What will America look like if millions are displaced because of climate change?
Millions of Americans may be displaced because of climate change. What’s going on underneath Tokyo’s elevated train tracks? Spain emphasizes the low risk of contagion transmission on transit during the pandemic, 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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National links: Barcelona’s car-free “superblocks” boost health and well-being
Are superblocks the neighborhoods of the future? A Texas high-speed rail line project inches along. Ford’s new campus highlights walkability, and more in this week’s National Links. 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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National links: Los Angeles’ scooter pilot has sparked a debate about surveillance
Los Angeles is about to launch a one-year scooter pilot that collects trip data. Japanese inventor Seiichi Miyake made cities more accessible to people who are visually impaired. More US cities are ending their recycling programs after China stopped purchasing their recyclable materials. 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: Scalia the urban planner
Antonin Scalia’s legacy has roots in a land use case, Atlanta’s mayor says he’ll kill a regional tax initiative if at least 50% isn’t promised for transit, and professional sports team owners are starting to demand more from cities than just stadiums. Check out what’s happening around the world in transportation, land use, and other related areas! Scalia… Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: Pushing business away
Perception costs Georgia Avenue; Bike lanes great for parking?; Height limit allows a camel; Oakville Triangle set for makeover; Pushing Silver Line over finish line; Don’t pass the bus; Breaking: our region is expensive; Things are different in Europe; Worldly subways; And…. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: One step forward…
MARC weekend service; Silver Line delays cost millions; Food truck lottery causes retool; Pepco requests rate hike; Commuting down; Plead for Metro customer service; Overhaul in Madrid; And…. Keep reading…