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How cities are making hurricanes more destructive
Scientists warn of expanding “bull’s-eyes” as the US builds in parts of the country at
Tech Made Cities Too Expensive. Here’s How To Fix It
IN 2013 PROTESTS broke out in Oakland, California, directed against the private buses that shuttle tech
5 Reasons How Smart Cities Will Fail Us
Emergent technologies are poised to radically change how we work and live. They will transform
Top 12 Best Public Transportation In Major U.S. Cities
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees the Long Island Rail
Why Did Korea Split In Two?
After being part of the same nation for more than a millennium, and having shared
Planning Cities For Migration
Migration is a natural human phenomenon, but not one that organisations in the built environment
The Emotional Joy Of Walking In The Nocturnal City
With technology whittling away at our attention spans, our sense of place is vanishing. In
16 Ways to Design a Better Intersection—And Better Cities
IF YOU THINK the only purpose of intersections is to move cars past each other, you
Pope Francis On Climate Change Denial : ‘Man Is Stupid’
Climate change denials amid catastrophic hurricanes are a reminder that humans are not a particularly
Sixteen Years After 9/11, Are We Any Better At Fighting Terrorism?
In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks — 16 years ago on Monday —
How Could Your City Be Considered As A Smart City
Cities talk a lot about harnessing big data, but their efforts vary widely. Some, like New
How Smart Is Your City? – A Survey
Cities, smart or not, have emerged as key initiatives for local governments. As these governments
The 5 Most Inaccessible Monasteries Of The World
Buddhist monasteries are usually located in remote places far from the hub-bub of cities and
Top 10 Best Subway Systems Of The World
If you’ve ever been to a busy metropolitan area with a subway system, you know
21 Striking Pictures of How the World Gets Around
From the mighty train to the humble hoof, see unique modes of transportation across the
How Maps Became Deadly Innovations in WWI
Advances in weaponry and cartography had deadly repercussions in World War I, which the United
Why Suburban Tensions & Inequality Will Drive Infrastructure Innovation
The global trend towards suburbanisation and suburbanisms (meaning suburban ways of life) has an important infrastructure dimension. In
How Cities Can Rebuild The Social Safety Net
In an age of employment uncertainty and a growing income gap, urban America needs to
In A Truly Smart City, Even The Daily Commute Is Productive
The alarm on your smart phone went off 10 minutes earlier than usual this morning.
100 Reason Why You Should Visit Norway Begins With These Top 20
Away from the Copacabana beaches and scorching sun, way up in the cold north lies
