Topic – Urban Planning
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LA mayor wants sales tax to fund mass transit
Would need a popular vote
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants county voters to approve an indefinite extension of a half-cent sales tax used for transit projects.
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Making the case for stronger mayors, weaker Feds
“Cities are more nimble"
Mayors from across the country, including Houston's Annise Parker, advocated for greater political influence at the city level during a recent panel discussion.
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Questioning the issue of food deserts
Availability not the problem
Two new studies show that poor urban neighborhoods often have more healthy food options than is perceived.
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Biggest cities not the biggest polluters
Showcases impact of density
A new study of CO2 emissions per capita reveals the relative efficiency of highly-populated metro regions.
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David Levinson
Accessibility w/o congestiion
Accessibility without congestion: Towards a less expensive lunch
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Examining the health impacts of transportation decisions
New paper released
A newly released paper questions why health impacts aren't always considered when evaluating transportation projects and policies.
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Sprawl growth slowing down in US
Years after housing collapse
New Census Bureau estimates show that growth in far suburbs remains relatively low, even though the recession officially ended nearly three years ago.
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