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Last-Mile Innovators: Rethinking the Urban Supply Chain
Last-mile logistics is the trickiest part of the supply chain to get right, but Collectiv Food and Bond are two innovators that have the process nailed.
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City Shifts: Weekly News Roundup
Interesting news from across the web. This week: empty NYC subways, throwback office design, pandemic startup innovation, & more.
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Join the Conversation: A New Era for Cities
Join Blueprint and the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program for a conversation with leading experts on a new era for cities.
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City Shifts: Weekly News Roundup
Interesting news from across the web. This week: a New York City office space debate, remote work sticking around, better-breathing buildings, & more.
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Feeding the City: Smart Solutions for the Food Supply Chain
Collectiv Food is on a mission to clean up the food supply chain. Find out how they’re raising the bar for sustainability and transparency while feeding the city.
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City Shifts: Weekly News Roundup
Interesting news from across the web. This week: a car-free neighborhood in Phoenix, hostile architecture sparks a dialogue (and a debate), unbuilding skyscrapers & more.
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The Death and Life of American Shopping Malls
Traditional shopping malls are dying, but innovative ideas & community-first initiatives are breathing new life into existing building and redefining the retail experience
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State of Play: Groundbreaking New Urban Stadiums and Arenas
From the tech trailblazer to the sustainability leader, America’s newest stadiums and arenas are setting a high bar for urban planning and the fan experience.
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Flipping the Switch to the 15-Minute Neighborhood
We’re only limited by our imaginations. Find out what the experts have to say on the rise of the 15-minute neighborhood.
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Ending Veteran Homelessness in America’s Cities
From tiny homes and safe parking lots to custom-matched housing assistance, nonprofits and cities are taking innovative approaches to tackle veteran homelessness.
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Join the Conversation: The Rise of the 15-Minute Neighborhood
Join Blueprint and the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program for a conversation with expert urbanists on the rise of the 15-minute neighborhood.
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Portland’s (Bicycle) Path Through Crisis
With crisis comes opportunity for innovation. Portland has seen more than its fair share of the former and is proving its hand at the latter.
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Rebuilding Architecture: An Interview With Itai Palti
From polymath to middleman? For Itai Palti, the architect’s role isn’t what it used to be—maybe it’s time for a rethink?
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City Shifts: Weekly News Roundup
Interesting news from across the web. This week: tech’s ethical debt, post-COVID home design, parking’s role in the Women’s Liberation Movement, and more.
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Swing states are passé; Election 2020 is all about the swing ‘burbs—and Donald Trump knows it.
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The Future of Healthcare Is Omni-Channel
Carbon Health CEO Eren Bali on how proximity is the future of care.
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Climate Action on the Urban Front: Toward Greener, Healthier, More Resilient Cities
The Aspen Institute’s Greg Gershuny tells us about what’s new in the fight against climate change and how cities are helping to make the difference.
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Richard Florida: Complete Communities and the Rise of the Neighborhood Economy
Sounding the death knell for cities is a favorite past time during eras of crisis. But with crisis comes opportunity. The opportunity to reset, rebuild, and create complete communities.
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Where space is at a premium, it’s time to get creative. Meet the innovators who are looking ahead by looking up.
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Park Life: The World’s Best Urban Parks
Parks are a transformative element of the urban experience. They are the places where our cities and communities live and breathe. Here’s our list of the world’s best. Did your favorite make the cut?
