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
10/11/2021
Deadly Heat Is Baking Cities. Here’s How to Cool Them Down
Urban areas can be 20 degrees hotter than the surrounding country. But green spaces and reflective pavement can make city life more bearable.
10/03/2021
This Is What Europe’s Green Future Looks Like
The EU’s first awards for sustainable design and architecture offer an initial glimpse of the New European Bauhaus, a modern aesthetic for an old continent.
09/30/2021
Electric bikes jolt U.S. cities
U.S. cities are seeing a dramatic surge of e-bike usage — driven in part by high-minded concerns (like the environment and pandemic safety) and in part by the coolness and fun factor.
08/12/2021
CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Cities with Richard Florida
Richard Florida, acclaimed economist and urbanist, discusses how his groundbreaking work has contributed to modern perspectives on cities and urbanization, the historical context of cities and the role of disruptive forces in shaping how we think about them.
08/02/2021
Anti-gun violence group pledges $25 million to stop shootings
The nation’s largest gun violence prevention organization is stepping up efforts to address the scourge of recent shootings across the country as part of a new initiative unveiled exclusively by ABC News on Monday.
06/29/2021
Data-Smart City Pod: Episode Eight
Richard Florida on Data, Cities, and Structure
06/23/2021
The Scandinavian way to zero-carbon construction
Cities like Oslo, Helsinki and Copenhagen are working to clean up one of the world's most high-emission industries.
06/01/2021
Senators Push to Expand Mental-Health Crisis Funding to Cities
The new bipartisan bill is part of a broader push to shift the burden away from police.
05/30/2021
Vilnius, Lithuania built a ‘portal’ to another city to help keep people connected
The project is meant to prompt people to “rethink the idea of unity”
05/27/2021
Can Removing Highways Fix America’s Cities?
05/18/2021
With 12 New Laws, Washington State Joins Movement To Overhaul Policing
Calling it a "moral mandate," Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democrat, signed a dozen bills into law on Tuesday that backers hope will improve policing in the state.
05/16/2021