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Grassroutes | Yonah Freemark | Nov 9th, 2010 | Topic: Culture | Region: Midwest | Cities: Chicago |
While Chicago may be one of the nation’s most segregated cities, you wouldn’t notice riding on a local bus or train. (
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Grassroutes | Yonah Freemark | May 3rd, 2010 | Topic: Built Environment | Region: Central, East Coast, West Coast | Cities: Denver, New York |
As New York expands the use of pedestrian-only spaces, Sacramento pulls back. (
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Grassroutes | Yonah Freemark | Apr 20th, 2010 | Topic: Built Environment | Region: Midwest | Cities: |
Can the densities of some neighborhoods be too low for transit to work? The history of the streetcar suburb suggests that without adequate population near transit, mobility options may slowly disappear. (
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Nick Lalla | Oct 24th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Philadelphia |
This morning I went to the experts to see what the future held. What I found was some surprises from the past, a lot of questions about the future, opportunities for thought about the big election, and a new interest in Mexico City. Thoughts on the presentations of Dowell Myers, Douglas Masey, and Saskia Sassan after the jump. (
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Matt Wanamaker | Jul 24th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
After fighting density at public meetings throughout the year, even NIMBYs need a vacation. When the weather is right and they feel like escaping their one dwelling-unit-per-acre suburban subdivisions for some rest and relaxation, these neighborhood activists often head for places like the Jersey Shore. Although known for wide beaches, lively boardwalks, and amusement activities, a deeper look reveals that a good deal of the vibrancy in resort towns like those at “The Shore” may be attributed to something that many visitors would claim revulsion to in their hometowns: density. (
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While Chicago may be one of the nation’s most segregated cities, you wouldn’t notice riding on a local bus or train. (keep reading…)
As New York expands the use of pedestrian-only spaces, Sacramento pulls back. (keep reading…)
Can the densities of some neighborhoods be too low for transit to work? The history of the streetcar suburb suggests that without adequate population near transit, mobility options may slowly disappear. (keep reading…)
