Topic – Culture

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  James A. Bacon

  Do Americans prefer sprawl?

  Blogger at Bacon's Rebellion; former editor of Virginia Business magazine, May 16, 13.

  Do American households really prefer “sprawl” development?

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  Houstonians less likely to feel safe on streets

  Compared to other metros

  Matt Dietrichson, May 14, 13.

  In a newly released Gallup poll, only three metro regions had a lower percentage of citizens report feeling "safe walking alone at night".

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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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  Two of America’s top 100 high schools in Houston

  Quality public education

  Matt Dietrichson, May 07, 13.

  Carnegie Vanguard and Michael E. DeBakey high schools both scored high in a recent ranking of the best public high schools in the country.

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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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  Alex Davies

  Americans don't get cycling

  Transportation writer for Getting There, Apr 29, 13.

  Here's what Americans don't get about cycling - and why it's a problem

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  Study: sprawl means less social opportunity

  Long commutes less important

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 17, 13.

  Decentralization of metropolitan regions is the dominant factor limiting social interactions according to a new study, more than fragmentation or long commutes.

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  Charles Marohn

  Shifting mindsets

  Engineer, president of Strong Towns, Apr 17, 13.

  Shifting mindsets

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  Bike culture strong in Central Austin

  13% of trips in some areas

  Matt Dietrichson, Apr 10, 13.

  Following improvements to the city's bike infrastructure, a newly released analysis shows a very high level of biking in parts of Austin.

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  Most Americans want US to prepare for climate change

  But who will foot the bill?

  Matt Dietrichson, Mar 29, 13.

  Polls show that a significant majority of US citizens believe the country should take preventive action to prepare for the effects of global warming.

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