Posts tagged China
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National links: No, you’re not the only one with noisy neighbors
Yes, the sounds your neighbors make are annoying you. The future of cities is underground? Commute distance never changes. Keep reading…
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National links: Over 4,500 miles of metro in China
China has opened metro systems in 41 cities over the past two decades. An America that builds big. Berlin tests solutions to climate change. And more in today’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Amsterdam’s doughnut model could be a new path for sustainability
A new model for sustainability in Amsterdam. Could all the vacant spaces post coronavirus be used for housing? We have now reduced traffic, but can we keep it up? And more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: New Zealand makes tactical urbanism a part of its national policy during the pandemic
New Zealand funds tactical urbanism. Atlanta’s air quality is relatively unchanged, despite reduced travel and emissions. What could the future of the auto industry look like? And more in this week’s National links. 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: 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: 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: Why city planners should pay attention to restaurant reviews
Data from restaurant reviews can predict patterns in neighborhoods when planners lack other data. Digital twins, computer copies of actual cities, can help planners predict traffic conditions and air quality. Homes with two to nine units, also known as the “missing middle,” are still on the decline. Keep reading…
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National links: Should cities offer perks to draw people to transit?
Some cities have started offering incentives to get people to ride transit. “Circular cities” could reduce waste and overconsumption. A study shows how highways have hindered cities’ growth over the last 60 years. Keep reading…
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National links: Traffic exacts a heavy toll on car commuters’ health
Your terrible commute is probably really hurting your health. New methods of urban planning go beyond static spaces and delve into how people actually use them. Los Angeles might charge drivers by the mile to tame its traffic problems. Keep reading…