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alex summers
Are low-traffic neighbourhoods really working?
Improved air quality, safe streets and a shift towards greener spaces, but do low-traffic neighbourhoods really work or simply move the problem elsewhere?
Study highlights global disparity in high and low-cost housing, revealing the need for affordable solutions
European capital cities fair poorly when it comes to low-cost housing.
The most stressful cities to work in the US
Work-related stressors include extended hours, commuting, inadequate compensation and limited income growth opportunities.
Built-to-rent housing construction hits 10-year high in US
Last year saw the construction of more than 14,500 new build-to-rent homes across the US, with southern cities taking the largest share.
Five Texan cities top residential construction report
Residential construction in Texas outpaced other notable US cities.
Coventry tops UK digital productivity report
A report analysing the productivity of 34 cities based on four key metrics makes disappointing reading for some of the UK’s bigger cities.
Moving cities in the US could see renters get a 500% apartment space increase
Apartment-seekers in the US are turning to Midwestern and Sunbelt cities to get more living space for their budget, as big cities on the East and West coasts continue to offer less space for a monthly rent of $1,500.
New report reveals the best cities for green commuters
Given that commuting is an unavoidable aspect of many people’s daily routines, it’s crucial to evaluate which metro areas are excelling in terms of minimising time spent on the road, reducing CO2 emissions, and decreasing maintenance and fuel expenses.
Green co-working spaces on the rise as US cities ranked on LEED-certified buildings
A new study has revealed which US cities have the most green buildings with co-working spaces.
Lack of home living space sees the continued rise of self-storage
The growth and resilience of self-storage continue to rise as renters and homeowners are predominantly short of one thing: space.