Topic – Quality Of Life

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  Shorter commutes equal more happiness

  Another case for urbanism

  Matt Dietrichson, Feb 19, 13.

  A five-year study by National Geographic determined numerous factors that contribute to human happiness, including community, finances, and work commute.

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  Alexis Madrigal

  The geography of happiness

  Senior editor at The Atlantic, Feb 19, 13.

  The geography of happiness according to 10 million tweets

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  Richard Florida

  Density vs. Livability

  Senior Editor, The Atlantic; Director, Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto, Feb 06, 13.

  Density vs. Livability in the world's biggest cities

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  Houston Chronicle Editorial Board

  Can walkers rule once a week?

  Houston Chronicle Editorial Board, Feb 04, 13.

  Can't walkers rule once a week?

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  Aging population demands transit infrastructure

  Mobility's role in health

  Matt Dietrichson, Feb 01, 13.

  As the US population coninues to age, city leaders are realizing the need to start seriously addressing the transportation needs of their elderly citizens.

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  Livability lessons from Singapore

  "People first" high density

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 28, 13.

  Singapore provides a good example of how urban development can have both high density and high livability.

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  Tanya Snyder

  US demand walkable communities

  Capitol Hill editor, Streetsblog, Jan 23, 13.

  Today in Foreign Policy: American interests demand walkable communities

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  GHP to focus on bigger civic issues and vision

  A new approach

  Matt Dietrichson, Jan 22, 13.

  After assessing their accomplishments from last year, leaders of the Greater Houston Partnership have decided the organization will take a more long-term view.

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  Help us meet the Mitchell challenge - Donate now!

  Promote sustainability

  Jay Blazek Crossley, Dec 20, 12.

  Houston Tomorrow received a three-year, $150,000 grant from the Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation to support sustainable development in the Houston region.

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  Ranking North America’s smartest cities

  Admirable urbanism

  Matt Dietrichson, Dec 06, 12.

  Sustainability, infrastructure, business, and technology are all factors that contributed to a new ranking of the most intelligent cities in North America.

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