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Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Engagement Parks & Public Space
34th Avenue in the Jackson Heights neighbourhood transformed into a popular and attractive space with a pedestrian plaza and wide bike lanes as part of New York City’s Open Streets program. Beginning in April 2020, the City designated certain streets as car-free spaces, including 34th Avenue, to provide the public …
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The Barcelona Model: Public Space as a Synonym for Urban Adaptation
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Engagement Parks & Public Space Smart Cities
The “Barcelona Model '' is a strategy that reclaims and transforms public streets and squares into spaces of comfort that allow for a variety of uses and integrate nature into a dense and urbanized city. In compact cities that have a lot of paved areas, like Barcelona, building large new …
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China has some of the most expensive housing in the world, a consequence of the rapid urbanization in the ‘80s and ‘90s that exponentially increased housing demand. Yet recently, China’s National Bureau of Statistics released home price data that displayed a 0.7% decrease between April and May in new home …
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The Rise of the Carbon Farmer
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Economic Development Food Security Year in Review
The article on Wired, discusses the “reverse revolution” method that farmers like, Patrick Holden, are using on their farm. This method of farming works harmoniously with nature. Benefits include healthy soil which retains water and nutrients, promotes biodiversity, reduces erosion, and produces nutritious food. However, a profound benefit to this …
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From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
Mobility Smart Cities Year in Review
The United State’s first true high-speed passenger rail line by Brightline West is currently in the works to connect millions of people between Las Vegas and Los Angeles before the Summer Olympics 2028. These electric-powered trains are intended to reach speeds of 186 mph, similar to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains, …
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What is the total cost of ownership for a car?
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Density Mobility Year in Review
The article from RateHub breaks down the total cost of owning a car. According to Statistics Canada, households spend around 15% of their income on transportation. The average cost of owning a car in Canada is approximately $1,387 per month. This price includes the following expenses that come with car …
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Climate change will make you poorer, according to a new report
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Economic Development Year in Review
According to a study published in Nature, big corporations, governments, and individuals will bear a financial burden due to climate change. As the United Nations warns of an increase of about 3 degrees of global warming in the next century, the study estimates there will be an approximately 19% decrease …
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