Can parks help cities fight crime?
In cities, people tend to think of parks as dangerous.
28 June, 2019
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Big data is here to save your dinner.
22 June, 2019
10 ways cities are tackling the global affordable housing crisis
Research finds that only 10% of cities worldwide are affordable.
10 June, 2019
The unprecedented rate of urbanization across the world has led to increased demand for good, affordable housing.
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NYC plans to expand Manhattan to protect against rising seas
The sea levels across New York are estimated to rise between 18 and 50 inches by 2100.
14 March, 2019
NYC Mayor's Office
- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday his $10-billion plan to protect lower Manhattan against sea level rise and storm surges.
- The plan calls for creating new land that would extend the lower part of the island by about two city blocks.
- As sea levels rise around the globe, cities are experimenting with various methods to protect themselves.
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Bird-friendly buildings on the rise
Humans blame cats for killing birds, but our buildings are far worse.
12 March, 2019
The Jacob Javits Center in New York City, 2003. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
- Nearly a billion birds are killed every year after flying into windows.
- The American Bird Conservancy published an extensive guide to incorporating bird-friendly design into buildings.
- Over twenty cities have programs to help reduce the number of avian deaths.
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