Livability News - Beyond

Homeownership rates connected to unemployment rates

Could homeownership be bad?

Matt Dietrichson, May 09, 13.

Though it has long been perceived as sign of economic security, some economists are finding that high homeownership rates may be perverting the market.

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New program has professionals teaching students real world skills

Citizen Schools in New York

Matt Dietrichson, May 09, 13.

The Citizen Schools program is bringing private sector professionals into urban public schools to share their expertise with youth after classes let out.

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Walkable neighborhoods = less overweight children

New study shows

Matt Dietrichson, May 09, 13.

New research out of Canada reports that preschool children are less likely to be obese if they live in a more walkable environment.

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Seattle aims for carbon neutral by 2050

New plan sets the course

Matt Dietrichson, May 08, 13.

Seattle officials have released a 37-year climate action plan, which is one of the most ambitious city-wide initiatives the US has seen.

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Charlotte considers more private funding for transit

Task force suggests tax hike

Matt Dietrichson, May 08, 13.

The city of Charlotte, North Carolina has bold plans for expanding their transit system, and a task force created by the mayor is looking for funding sources.

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US honey bee depletion could spark food crisis

"One bad winter away"

Matt Dietrichson, May 07, 13.

USDA scientists warn that the continued collapse of American honey bee colonies is leading to a nationwide "pollination disaster".

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Charlotte mayor tapped for transportation secretary

Anthony Foxx awaits approval

Matt Dietrichson, May 06, 13.

President Barack Obama has nominated the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina to head his Department of Transportation.

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Western economists research happiness in Bhutan

GNH: Gross National Happiness

Matt Dietrichson, May 06, 13.

Straying from their traditional glorification of GNP, Western economists have begun considering the importance of a country's overall happiness.

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How segregation is bad economics

In suburbs and cities alike

Matt Dietrichson, May 03, 13.

A recent study shows that metro regions with higher segregation rates have worse performing economies overall.

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Truly shared roads in the Netherlands

The Dutch "Woonerf"

Matt Dietrichson, May 03, 13.

Since the 1960's the Dutch have been building "living streets", which are designed to encourage human interaction.

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