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Monthly archive for September, 2011
The Newest Numbers in ‘Commuter Pain’ Worldwide
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
We know traffic is bad, and it’s getting worse. But just how much do people hate their commutes around the world? IBM did a survey of 8,042 commuters in 20 cities on six continents. What they found was a whole Read more ›
The Daily Dig: Garbage, Fires, Floods and Mud
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Garbage Landslide: A typhoon earlier this week in the Philippines smashed a wall in a garbage dump, creating a landslide of trash which killed 6 people and buried houses. (DailyMail) The wildfires in Texas are still raging, and can be Read more ›
5 Cities That Are Ripoffs of Other Cities
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Urban design has never been more exciting – as the migration to cities continues worldwide, it’s a renaissance for those who care about the design and infrastructure of cities. But with all the growth and ingenuity and innovation, there are Read more ›
The Economist Comes Out Against U.K. High-Speed Rail
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
This issue of the Economist contains an editorial basically blaming high speed rail for the European economic meltdown, Hurricane Irene, and Venus Williams’s withdrawal from the U.S. Open. Ok not really. But they do come out categorically against Britain’s plan Read more ›
The Daily Dig: A Death Knell for the U.S. Post Office?
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
• Firefighters are battling to get under control wildfires that have burned through swaths of central Texas and destroyed around 1,000 homes there. (AP) (Reuters) (LAT) (NYT) • Today, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe will literally “beg for the life of Read more ›
The Daily Dig: [Video] How to Reduce Driving in Cities
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
• The video above is of Dr. Marlon Boarnet, a professor in UC Irvine’s Dept. of Planning, Policy and Design, who studies how officials can promote walking and reduce driving in cities. • With Congress and the White House in Read more ›
Is a Car Battery Subsidy Just a Sprawl Subsidy?
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
The New York Times Magazine recently ran a long feature about the Obama administration’s decision to back America’s advanced technology battery industry with $2.5 billion in stimulus funding. The move is largely tied to job creation but it’s also a boon Read more ›
The Daily Dig: Germany Faces Tough Balancing Act on Nuclear Power
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
• An article describes the challenges Germany faces in reducing its use of nuclear energy while ensuring that enough electricity is produced to meet the needs of its citizens and businesses. (NYT) • President Obama’s jobs package may include a Read more ›
Obama to Congress: Pass a Clean Transportation Bill
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
When Congress (initially) failed to extend the F.A.A.’s authorization last month it resulted in the immediate furlough of about 4,000 workers and the suspension of loads of construction projects. That’s exactly what a job-conscious President Obama wants to avoid with the transportation authorization Read more ›
