Houston Tomorrow
Research and discussion for citizens and decision makers
Topic – Cities
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Record number of people in US living alone
Businesses taking notice
A record number of people in the U.S. now live by themselves, and they spend $1.9 trillion a year. Businesses are beginning to take notice.
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China getting serious about climate change
“City design matters a lot.”
With more than one billion people living in its cities by 2030, China is taking action against climate change.
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England’s first planned community stands the test of time
Planning lasts for centuries
It’s hard to overstate Bournville’s influence on 20th century planning.
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German town produces 321% more energy than it uses
Sells excess ~ $5.7m annually
A German town, Wildpoldsried, is now generating 321% more energy than it uses and selling the excess, following 14 years of efficiencies and renewables.
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More people moved to City of New York than left last year
1st time in several decades
More people moved to the City of New York than moved away during 2010, reversing the trend for the first time in several decades.
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Neal Peirce
'Greenscaping' for health
People need deeper, daily contact with nature to “feel fully alive”
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Commentary
Stephen Lee Davis
US House proposes cutting transit funding out of transpo reauthorization bill
Ben Goldman
Make the house bill better for walking, biking, and transit
Richard Florida
Venture capital is shifting downtown
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