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Yonah Freemark | Jan 18th, 2012 | Topic: Infrastructure | Region: | Cities: London |
U.K. leaders have approved construction of a high-speed rail line that would connect two of Britain’s biggest cities. But critics say the potential for slim returns justifies putting the ambitious project on hold. Will economic concerns once again hinder key advances in infrastructure? (
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Danielle Zimmerman | Aug 11th, 2009 | Topic: Infrastructure, Economy | Region: East Coast, South | Cities: |
Danielle Zimmerman takes a close look at an unforeseen consequence of the Appalachian Development Act: miles and miles of underused roads. (
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Jeffrey Hill | Jul 9th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Atlanta |
Maria Saporta’s editorial on economic global competitiveness and megaregions hones in on the most important issue for the future of southeastern U.S. cities - mobility. However, the rest of the world isn’t waiting for experts from the Piedmont-Atlantic megaregion to unite and find direction. (
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Next American City | Jul 1st, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
To ameliorate the toll of rising gas costs, Birmingham officials formulated an alternative work-schedule solution. As of July 1st, the city’s new 10-hour, four-day workweek will be in effect, announced mayor Larry P. Langford. (
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