-
Yolanne Almanzar|The New York World | Jan 9th, 2012 | Topic: Governance, Built Environment | Region: | Cities: New York |
A taxpayer-funded affordable housing development in a racially divided section of Brooklyn has been halted by a lawsuit alleging the project will benefit the area’s Hasidic Jewish community to the detriment of other residents in the area. (
keep reading…)
-
Mary Jones | Dec 1st, 2011 | Topic: Culture, Built Environment | Region: | Cities: Philadelphia |
Another one bites the dust. Early Wednesday morning, Philadelphia police moved to raid the tents and remove protesters at Occupy Philly. (
keep reading…)
-
Emilie Bahr | Oct 8th, 2011 | Topic: Culture, Economy | Region: South | Cities: New Orleans |
Could the special yet hard to describe place of New Orleans in the American psyche explain the influx of young, educated people to the city in the past several years? (
keep reading…)
-
Theodore Brown | Sep 29th, 2011 | Topic: Economy | Region: East Coast | Cities: New York |
Occupy Wall Street protesters are chasing the tail and not the head. Rising poverty and stagnant opportunities weren’t caused by financiers anymore than the hostage crisis was caused by President Carter. (
keep reading…)
-
Kadley Gosselin | Jul 27th, 2011 | Topic: Infrastructure, Governance, Economy, Built Environment | Region: East Coast, West Coast | Cities: Boston, San Francisco |
A study conducted by Latitude asked regular drivers in Boston and San Francisco to go car-free for one full week. The results point to many opportunities for mobile information to reduce dependence on driving by improving the experience of taking more sustainable transit.
(
keep reading…)
-
Josh Leon | Jul 26th, 2011 | Topic: Culture | Region: | Cities: |
In an age of global capitalism, urban life in Mexico City displays the unsettling contrasts inherent in North America post-NAFTA. Stark inequalities and sprawling landscapes of consumption are artifacts of an apparently unchangeable global economic system, like it or not. (
keep reading…)
-
This Big City | Jul 7th, 2011 | Topic: Culture, Economy | Region: | Cities: |
Creating new Intelligent Cities is a grand plan that should be lauded but what if nobody wants to live in the cities you’ve created? (
keep reading…)
-
Next American City | Jun 28th, 2011 | Topic: Culture, Built Environment | Region: Central, East Coast, Midwest, West Coast | Cities: Chicago, Dallas, New York, Phoenix |
Established in 1986, the Rudy Bruner Award has recognized more than 65 projects that demonstrate excellence in urban placemaking. The award is unique for its focus on the interplay of process, place and values in creating enriching urban environments. (
keep reading…)
-
Theodore Brown | Jun 18th, 2011 | Topic: Governance, Economy | Region: | Cities: |
Vogue isn’t a term that conjures up images of vast stretches of infrastructure perfected by years of engineering research and tinkering with delicate designs. How then do we explain the current vogue of high speed rail? (
keep reading…)
-
Next American City | Jun 16th, 2011 | Topic: Governance, Culture, Built Environment | Region: West Coast | Cities: San Francisco |
The Angel Island Immigration Station has sometimes been referred to as the “Ellis Island of the West.” But it has a more complex history than its East Coast counterpart, which was a symbol of welcome to immigrants from all over. (
keep reading…)
- Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 > Last »
A taxpayer-funded affordable housing development in a racially divided section of Brooklyn has been halted by a lawsuit alleging the project will benefit the area’s Hasidic Jewish community to the detriment of other residents in the area. (keep reading…)
Another one bites the dust. Early Wednesday morning, Philadelphia police moved to raid the tents and remove protesters at Occupy Philly. (keep reading…)
Could the special yet hard to describe place of New Orleans in the American psyche explain the influx of young, educated people to the city in the past several years? (keep reading…)
Occupy Wall Street protesters are chasing the tail and not the head. Rising poverty and stagnant opportunities weren’t caused by financiers anymore than the hostage crisis was caused by President Carter. (keep reading…)
A study conducted by Latitude asked regular drivers in Boston and San Francisco to go car-free for one full week. The results point to many opportunities for mobile information to reduce dependence on driving by improving the experience of taking more sustainable transit. (keep reading…)
In an age of global capitalism, urban life in Mexico City displays the unsettling contrasts inherent in North America post-NAFTA. Stark inequalities and sprawling landscapes of consumption are artifacts of an apparently unchangeable global economic system, like it or not. (keep reading…)
Creating new Intelligent Cities is a grand plan that should be lauded but what if nobody wants to live in the cities you’ve created? (keep reading…)
Established in 1986, the Rudy Bruner Award has recognized more than 65 projects that demonstrate excellence in urban placemaking. The award is unique for its focus on the interplay of process, place and values in creating enriching urban environments. (keep reading…)
Vogue isn’t a term that conjures up images of vast stretches of infrastructure perfected by years of engineering research and tinkering with delicate designs. How then do we explain the current vogue of high speed rail? (keep reading…)
The Angel Island Immigration Station has sometimes been referred to as the “Ellis Island of the West.” But it has a more complex history than its East Coast counterpart, which was a symbol of welcome to immigrants from all over. (keep reading…)
