urban planning
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The 10 Most Pedestrian-Friendly Cities In America
For many of us, cities that are easier to traverse on foot are better places to live. If you’re one of those people, you might be curious to know which of America’s cities actually are the most walkable. A new study by the real estate and brokerage website Redfin breaks it down.
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Boston’s Thinking Of Building Canals Like Venice, Because Climate Change
Imagine taking a scenic gondola tour through Boston’s historic Back Bay as Red Sox fans saunter towards Fenway over arched bridges. Not far away, the Charles River Basin is padded by wetlands that soak up the rising sea water. This surreal scene, a sort of Venice in New England, could be the reality in a…
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Why A Fitness-Tracking App Is Selling Its Data To City Planners
Strava, a popular fitness-tracking app for runners and cyclists, just announced a new initiative. Because the app collects so much location information about people on the move, the company is now selling its data to local governments, where city planners can put it to use. Good idea!
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How Nextdoor And NYC Will Pioneer Socially Networked Crime-Fighting
Can you imagine what it would be like to report crimes via Facebook or call for a fire truck through Twitter? It would be pretty convenient, right? None of that scary “Call 000!” business. No ambling down to the precinct for filling out paperwork. No need to leave your living room actually. It would be…