How Car-Centric Cities Like Phoenix Learned To Love Light Rail
While other cities have struggled to finance their existing transit, Sun Belt cities like Phoenix
Why San Francisco Will Make You Crave Veggies
Can “resetting” corner stores change the way people eat? What happens when there is food
Why Our Personal Quiet Time Is Almost A Thing Of The Past With IoT
The internet is already a threat to quiet contemplation – but could the internet of
The Best Of Sonoma County That You Are Missing
HIPSTER SONOMA Scribe winery founded by 2 young brothers is making Sonoma hip. Appointment only
The Most Walkable Cities In Texas
When it comes to walkable cities, Texas tends to get a failing grade. It’s well-deserved:
Why The True Cost Of Suburban Sprawl Will Surprise You, Or Not
Two new studies demonstrate the true costs of sprawl, and attempt to show that if
Designing Private Cities, Open to All
The world is building more cities, faster than ever before. China used more cement in
How To Caffeinate Your Bus Commute Creatively
Transportation start-up Leap has launched a high-end public bus service in San Francisco that has
Why Smart Cities Have Always Been About People
In Charlotte, N.C., providing people with data is leading to real transformation. The city of
E-Commerce? Real Commerce! Best Of SG Flea Markets
Hunting for a place where you can find something you like amongst a wide array
Who And What Are The Root Cause Of Climate Change
As the world gears up for a crucial climate summit in Paris this December, a
Simon Anholt : How To Make A Good Country
Simon Anholt is a British policy advisor who has worked with over 50 heads of
What Urban Design Can Actually Do To Address Police Violence
Leaders in the field discuss what design can—and can’t—accomplish in the service of communities like
Whoever Said America Lost Its Heart Is Wrong
Geographically, the top 15 winners represent a distinct advantage among heartland cities—though one could argue
How Income Gap Is Different From Wealth Gap
David Leonhardt of the Upshot summarised a work from economist Stephen J. Rose as follows:
Nature Doesn’t Need People, People Need Nature
Mother Nature Speaks and Millions are Listening. Since 1987, Conservation International has been working to
How French Supermarkets Shared Goodwill To People
Legislation barring stores from spoiling and throwing away food is aimed at tackling epidemic of
How Often Do You Experience Street Harassment?
How you feel about street harassment can depend a lot on where you’re from.
How Civic Commons In Philly Makes It More Attractive
With an initiative titled “Reimagining the Civic Commons,” Philadelphia has attracted $11 million from the
Cities And Nations Are Founded On Wisdom
The words of some famous people sometimes become more famous than themselves. Throughout American history, some
How Wind Turbines Foster Health Problems
In a radio interview, Prime Minister Tony Abbott raised what he described as the “potential
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:
Enhancing Creative Community Resilience
Inclusivity is a critical element for building urban resilience. In this guest blog, founder of
Triumph Of The Public Space In Copenhagen
Copenhagen is often praised for its commitment to cycling and infrastructure. With 41% of all
City People, NYC
[A few years ago] Mayor Bloomberg left office, ending an era that radically changed
Paper People
I like people. I’d like some paper people. They’d be purple paper people. Maybe pop-up
What If The Entire World Lived In 1 City?
Two Yale architects pose the question in an ambitious research project. It’s difficult to think
City Celebrations : Chinese New Year 2015 In Pictures
February 19, 2015 marked the Chinese New Year and the coming of the Year Of
