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#ForewordFriday: Not Sport. Transport.

By Katharine Sucher / On September 21st, 2018
Around the world, countries marvel at the Netherland’s impressive cycling culture and infrastructure while an insidious “that would never work here” attitude prevents real change from happening. But the Dutch overcame many of the same challenges as other car-clogged countries, and their story is an important model for moving the rest of the world toward a more human-scale, bike-friendly future.

Why Environmental Impact Bonds Are Catching On

By Laurie Mazur / On June 4th, 2018
As cities experiment with untested solutions to the unprecedented challenge of a warming planet, environmental impact bonds offer a valuable way to share risks and rewards.

Toward a More 'Feminine' Urbanism

By Will Selman / On April 25th, 2018
How could considering the “feminine” in urbanism change the future of our cities for the better?

Suburban Remix: The Next Generation of Urban Places

By Jason Lee Beske, David Debs Dixon / On April 2nd, 2018
Qualities that began reviving cities 20 years ago — walkable density, community placemaking, a mix of uses geared to a diverse population — are bringing new life to North America’s suburbs.
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#ForewordFriday: Suburban Remix Edition

By Katharine Sucher / On February 23rd, 2018
The considerable social, economic, and environmental costs of suburban sprawl have been widely reported, but suburbs hold new potential for the 21st century. As ground zero for some of the most disruptive changes stemming from accelerating wealth inequities, a rapidly aging population, and growing racial and ethnic diversity, suburbs today face an era of unparalleled opportunity.

Sustainable, Equitable Strategies to Cool Down This Summer

By Michelle de la Uz / On February 9th, 2018
Believe it or not, now is the time to prepare for deadly summer heat. Gowanus, Brooklyn can show us how to tackle the heat while creating a more equitable and sustainable community.  

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