By the seaside: Why living on the coast is linked to poor health
The precarious economies of many traditional seaside towns have declined still further since the 1970s when an explosion of cheap…
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Heart health: Design cities differently and it can help us live longer
By 2050, it is projected that almost 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities, up from 55%…
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Why I decided to leave Madrid
The most typical type of housing in this city is no longer working for me and my family, and we're…
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Bike riding is up around the world, but it will take bold work to maintain
Thoughtful policies, community engagement and decisive action will be required to hold on to recent gains in bike ridership post-pandemic.
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What does Joe Biden mean for sanctuary cities?
Donald Trump's immigration policies put many US cities on the defensive. The new administration wants a clean break from the…
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How Florida’s largest city is solving its sewage crisis
Jacksonville has invested millions to repair and upgrade its sewage system, but with the state's population growth, the ageing network…
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The UK rediscovers its love of urban agriculture
As the country wrestles with renewed coronavirus restrictions, many are finding solace in allotment gardens. In some cities, applications for…
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How Los Angeles County voters secured a budget for prison alternatives
Proponents see Measure J as a means of achieving racial and economic justice through fiscal policy and hope the model…
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