Like fish who don’t know what water is, we’re often unaware of the environment that surrounds us. Marketing consultant and urban observer Ben Guttmann offers 22 truths that change our perception of cities…
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More than just a way to deal with unforeseen disasters after the fact, insurance plays a vital forward-facing role in making us safer and more secure. Peter Katz, looks at how the maps used by insurers helped to “fireproof” America’s cities...
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MaaS (Mobility as a Service) programs are gaining popularity in Europe, but have mostly failed to launch in the US. Peter Katz looks at the reasons why – and explains how such programs could succeed here…
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Can well-designed urban places make us healthier, happier and more active? Steve Price, principal of Urban Advantage, tackles the question, looking at evolving trends in health-related research and practice…
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Transportation engineers lack key tools to maintain and improve streets in traditional places. Robert Steuteville looks at this gap, and suggests ways to complete the toolbox.…
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