Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Cities
01/07/2022
Youth-Led Affordable Housing Offers Transition to Independence in Minneapolis
The goal is to create an intentional community where youth exiting the foster system can find programmed support and mentors next door.
01/07/2022
That Buzz on City Rooftops? Beekeeping Is Going Corporate
Honeybees, under threat in rural and agricultural areas, are finding an unlikely refuge: the big city.
12/30/2021
The Pandemic Might Have Redesigned Cities Forever
Changes small and large—parklets, outdoor restaurants, bike lanes—could remake our relationship to cities (and help fix climate change)
12/23/2021
The Evolution of Mutual Aid in New Orleans
Community networks to support residents in disaster and sickness have been around since the 19th century. After Hurricane Ida, social media amplified the calls for aid.
01/03/2022
Opinion: Yes In My Backyard!
It’s time to get serious about solving America’s housing crisis.
12/14/2021
Why Pittsburgh Is Dimming Its Streetlights
Pittsburgh is becoming the first city in the eastern U.S. to become dark sky compliant, meaning it will switch to LED lightbulbs that reduce light pollution and put the stars in view.
11/04/2021
How the Netherlands’ Train System Works for the Visually Impaired
From apps that read what’s on the signs to staff who meet you at the door, the country has built one of the world’s most accessible railway networks.
10/30/2021
Chicago’s Guaranteed Income Pilot Prepares to Take Flight in 2022
The passing of Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s 2022 budget Wednesday sealed the deal on Chicago’s first experiment with guaranteed basic income for low-income residents.
10/25/2021
Paris is investing €250 million to become a 100% ‘cycling city’
The French capital is investing €250 million into significant upgrades to cycling infrastructure and maintenance within the next four years. Thousands of new bicycle stands and an increased number of protected cycleways will be introduced as part of ‘Plan Velo: Act 2’.
10/19/2021
‘Mobility Justice’: How cities are rethinking public transportation after COVID
During the pandemic, commuter trains ran nearly empty while buses shuttled essential workers. Now, cities are reevaluating where they spent their transit dollars.
10/18/2021
These homeowners volunteer their backyards for tiny housing for homeless neighbors
The Seattle program, called Block Project, has housed 12 people in private backyards—and plans to grow.
10/14/2021