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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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Worldwatch | Josh Leon | Jul 6th, 2010 | Topic: Built Environment | Region: | Cities: |
In his final dispatch from the World Expo in Shanghai, Josh Leon takes a look at the bold architectural offerings of Britain and China—and critiques the U.S.‘s “disinterested” effort. (
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Omnibus | Justin Glick | Nov 2nd, 2009 | Topic: Governance | Region: | Cities: New York |
New laws in the U.K. step up sentencing for drivers texting behind the wheel. (
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Jeffrey Hill | Feb 26th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Tampa |
New book from urban scholar, Christopher Silver, calls the city of Jakarta “chaotic, yet well planned.” (
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Jeffrey Hill | Dec 26th, 2007 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: |
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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? (keep reading…)
In his final dispatch from the World Expo in Shanghai, Josh Leon takes a look at the bold architectural offerings of Britain and China—and critiques the U.S.‘s “disinterested” effort. (keep reading…)
