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How To Untangle Zillions Of Virtual Clutter In Travel Options
TransitScreen, a real-time transportation display, is trying to untangle the visual clutter of multimodal mobility. Train, bus, Uber,…
2016-12-27
It Is Not What People Believe That Shapes A City…
“…it is how they put those beliefs into action.” Norwich has the highest proportion of residents describing themselves…
2016-12-21
The 10 Best College Towns In The U.S. Year 2016
While the term “college town” may bring to mind solo cup-littered parties and riotous football games, there’s far more to these…
2016-09-16
35 Ways To Experience America’s 35 Obnoxiously Rich City Suburbs
We’re gonna take a guess: if you’re checking to see if your town is on this list, you…
2016-08-04
Why “Local Food” Needs Cities’ Help To Truly Be Local
From open-air farmers markets to community gardens to farm-to-table menus, the local food movement has been a powerful…
2016-06-03
Live Here For The Best Schools For Your Children In The USA
The United States is a global leader in many regards, but when it comes to education it seems…
2016-05-20
While We Fear The End, These Scientists Live The End Everyday
The scientists at the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center model cyberattacks, global pandemics, and megastorms. September 11…
2016-05-12
How The Fall Of Supermarkets & Suburbia Starts With Millenials
How does an industry that historically catered to white suburbanites reinvent itself to attract more diverse shoppers? Millennials…
2016-04-25
The Queen At 90
April 21st marks the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Here are some images throughout her long reign.…
2016-04-21
The Top 10 Vegan-Friendly Cities In The USA for 2016
You can get tasty vegan meals almost anywhere today, which is why 2016 is #TheYearOfVegan. We’ve scoured the…
2016-04-20
The Highs & Lows of Youth Unemployment In (USA / World)
Young people were twice as likely to be out of work last year, according to new data. It’s…
2016-03-28
The USA’s 50 States & 50 Unique Personalities
What is your state best at? Most states have something they excel at. It might be a food…
2016-03-10
5 Things States Can Do To Bring Transportation Policy Out Of The Stone Age
On its page commemorating the 50th anniversary of President Eisenhower signing the Federal Aid Highway Act, the Federal Highway…
2016-03-01
Dynamism And Vibrancy In Atlanta City
For a sprawling city with the nation’s ninth-largest metro area, Atlanta is surprisingly lush with trees—magnolias, dogwoods, Southern…
2016-02-17
How College Graduates Impact Local Economies
A college education has its personal advantages, but it’s critical to thriving cities as well. It’s no secret…
2016-02-09
Top 10 Reasons That Prove America’s Cities Still Care
During the holiday season, we’re all reminded to give thanks for our blessings and hopefully pay them forward.…
2016-02-08
Discover The Clearest (Obvious?) Link Why More Carparks Means More Cars
Long after it was painfully clear that cigarettes caused cancer, big tobacco companies maintained that no such link…
2016-01-14
Discover 10 Cool Items For Your Smarter & Greener Home
Looking to spruce up your home? New options, showcased at this year’s Greenbuild trade show, could make it…
2015-12-10
How Can Climate Talks In Paris Impact The Rest Of Us
Drought has been deadly for indigenous people in Colombia’s desert peninsula, underscoring a global crisis: People will be…
2015-11-24
Chicago’s History With Smart Sewage Management To Power Future
Chicago’s wastewater authority plans to slash its energy bill by using bacteria to convert sewage into natural gas.…
2015-11-20
Where To See The Spectacular Autumn Colours Around The World
Everyone knows New England is the place to head for spectacular displays of autumn foliage, right? But there…
2015-10-21
Halls Of Power : The Laying Of The White House Cornerstone
The cornerstone is laid for a presidential residence in the newly designated capital city of Washington. In 1800,…
2015-10-13
THE 33 BEST AND MAGICAL COLLEGE BARS IN AMERICA
Nostalgic for that four-year vacation called ‘college’? Us too, which is why we’re bringing back College Week. Double-sink…
2015-09-28
Welcome To The Mall of 2039 : It’s Nothing Like Today
Forget the fluorescent-lit indoor mall that’s been synonymous with shopping for years. The future of retail will look…
2015-09-24
Why Doesn’t New Orleans Look More Like Amsterdam?
Meet David Waggonner: the urban and environmental architect who wants New Orleans to come to terms with the…
2015-09-04
Life On The Slow Lanes In The U.S.
Traffic congestion nationally reached a new peak last year and is greater than ever before, according to a…
2015-08-27
Which U.S. Cities’ Wireless Carrier Dominates On A State-By-State Basis
When it comes to the best overall wireless performance in the United States, Verizon reigns supreme. According to…
2015-08-25
2015 Survey Honors Most Innovative, Pioneering Digital Counties
In this year’s survey, the Center for Digital Government recognises 54 counties as adaptive IT leaders, collaborators and…
2015-07-16
Lifestyle Centre : Just A Hipper Shopping Mall?
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, San Jose’s Santana Row covers 42 acres. Its dense, high-end retailing,…
2015-06-12
Forget The Internet Of Things – We Need An Internet Of People
The internet of things is a vision of ubiquitous connectivity, driven by one basic idea: screens are not…
2015-05-26
Tech-Forward, Eco-Friendly, Community Hub Modern Library
Libraries have long been community gathering spaces where all members of society can gather around the pursuit of…
2015-05-18
When Humans Started To Rule The Planet
A new study argues it happened all the way back when we invented farming. Signs of human impact…
2015-04-18
All The Ways Germany Is Less Car-Reliant Than The U.S., In 1 Chart
There are rather a lot of ways, as it turns out. For two Western powers with comparable wealth,…
2015-04-16
The Science Of Road Rage
Psychologists still don’t fully understand driving-related violence. But technology and improved transit infrastructure offer solutions to minimise it.…
2015-04-10
The Sidewalk Of The Future Is Not So Concrete
Cities are experimenting with different materials — from heated panels to flexible rubber — but the best replacement…
2015-02-09
Quality Of Life Improves In Compact Cities
That urban design improves the quality of people’s lives is an old idea. A new study, Measuring Sprawl…
2015-02-09
Predicting Travel Patterns in Future Disasters
Researchers hope mobility data gleaned from Twitter during Hurricane Sandy can eventually help boost New York City’s resilience.…
2015-02-03