Topic – Culture
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The rise of mobile retail
"Pop-Up America"
Over the last few years, metro regions throughout the country have seen a significant influx of temporary and mobile retailers and restaurateurs.
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City planning can be ‘preventative medicine’
Amid stark health inequality
Public health officials believe city planning needs to begin addressing the living conditions of the poor.
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Sprawl killing off America’s forests
34 million acres by 2060
A new study has found that millions of acres of forest will be wiped out due to the dramatic 41 percent increase in developed land predicted by year 2060.
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Cities becoming safer, ‘burbs more dangerous
A nationwide trend
Homicides are decreasing nationwide, but a federal study reveals that the rate has decreased about 17% in cities and increased by the same rate in suburbs.
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The effect of density on gun violence
"No statistical relationship"
Urban regions do suffer from worse crime rates, but research shows mass killings occur more often in suburban and rural areas.
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Chicago introduces two-way protected bike lanes
An innovative approach
Opening attractive new bike lanes in the heart of the city, Chicago is becoming the envy of urban biking advocates across the country.
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Most Americans want more infrastructure funding
Industry poll shows
A significant majority of US residents what Congress to spend more money on transportation infrastructure.
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Ford recognizing US trend away from the car
Heralds the "post-auto era"
With more Americans moving back into downtowns, the Ford Motor Company is acknowledging the county's shift towards transportation alternatives.
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US cities growing faster than their suburbs
Small cities even more so
For the first time in years, small and large cities throughout the United States are outgrowing their suburban counterparts.
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