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Homes Struggle With Lighting Efficiency
When it comes to homes, lighting has become a luxury of the modern age. Architects have steadily grown to gorge themselves on light fixtures. Without a doubt, nice lighting can certainly look cool, but it is easy to go overboard. Light a circulation path here, throw in some accents there, before we know it we end up with over 62 lights... [read more]
A Tale of Two Technology Cities
Source: Skyscraper Life
Can Tel Aviv or Moscow recreate the Silicon Valley? Two radically different but interesting approaches: blank slate or focusing on processes that are already happening independently? [read more]
Extreme urbanism: live here at your peril
Does the advent of artificial meat and vertical farming signify the beginning of 'extreme urbanism'? Rick Robinson makes his case. [read more]
China Transportation Briefing: Filling the Finance Gap
China is encouraging more private sector involvement in the transport sector. Photo by Thomas Stellmach.Our monthly China Transportation Briefing shares interesting news and noteworthy research related to China’s transportation and urban development. The goal is to help people who are interested in solving China’s urbanization... [read more]
Megacities: Five of the World’s ‘Biggest’ Cities
As the world urbanises and our lifestyles evolve, cities are getting bigger. And I’m not just talking about population sizes. As This Big City kicks off a fortnight of themed posts on Megacities and Microcities, what better way to start than by taking a look at five of the world’s ‘biggest’ cities?Tokyo – the world’s largest metropolitan... [read more]
Organic food is not as “green” as you think
Religion and food have forever been intertwined. Food is deep, emotional stuff. So it’s perhaps not surprising that devotees of organic food often embrace with quasi-religious fervor the practice of growing food without synthetic fertilizer or pesticides. [read more]
Food for thought from Tyler Cowen
This month, just for fun, I’m doing to devote most of my writing to food and sustainability. My plan is to write about organic vs. conventional yields, a controversy around Fair Trade, the giant candy company Mars, clean cooking fuels in Mozambique and the goings-on at a pair of upcoming events where I’ll be moderating: the 2012... [read more]
What lies ahead for 'driverless' cars?
Yes, you read it here first, driving can save fuel. Well, not just any sort of driving- Road trains, autonomous vehicles, and all manner of driver assist options will soon make commutes somewhat more efficient, and certainly less exhausting. [read more]
How will the local elections change the political landscape of urban Britain?
The local elections are nearly upon us. Not only will 10 cities be voting on whether to have a directly elected mayor, with Liverpool and Salford voting on who their mayor will be, but all 36 metropolitan boroughs and 16 unitaries have a third of their seats up for election, with many cities likely to see changes of control. But to... [read more]
Four Ideas to Lead Cities Into The Future [Video]
The mayor of Rio shares his insight into what can make the city of the future sustainable. Cool! [read more]
On the Long, Long Life of a Plastic Bag
Does it really take about 500 to 1000 years for a plastic bag to disintegrate? Think about that next time you head to the supermarket... [read more]
Talent Economy And Capital Flows
Photo by J A M U S via Flickr
The most recent financial and economic calamity is dramatically reshaping the world. I argue that this reset is ushering in the Talent Economy, signaling the decline of the Knowledge Economy. I'm on the look out for data that can be used to support my theory. A story about the importance of remittances:Remittances are not just big, but... [read more]
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Transformation Through Technology: Delivering Better Public Services
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Webinar: ISO 20121 - Sustainability & Event Management
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: an Interactive Charrette
When: Sat, 2012-06-02 11:00
Tourism and Sustainable Futures: Beyond 2015
When: Fri, 2012-06-15 09:00
Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change
When: Thu, 2012-06-21 14:36
Youth Policy Summit on Urban Sustainability at UC Denver
When: Sun, 2012-06-24 12:00
“Ever since it appeared in The Road. Braddock has been on my radar for some time. They have been working hard up there for a long time. Very good to see the community pushed into the spotlight. Looking forward to watching this series of articles!”
“I don't walk by choice. My vision forced me to give up my car years ago. I won't lie, I miss being able to drive. I hate the bus, though Santa Clara's VTA is one of the best systems in the country. But I am able to get around. And I walk to shop, sometimes as far as 3 miles away. Sometimes I take the bus back, sometimes I just walk back. This changes ...”