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From the green growth of Nairobi to the resurgence of Detroit.
Dive into stories from the places people live.
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Earth Day 2021: Virtual Celebration & Offline Action
Cities are inching closer to their re-openings, but Earth Day will still take place mostly online. Here are some ways to effect change from your home.
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Hostile Architecture: The Consequences of Designing for Strategic Discomfort
Hostile architecture, or defensive urbanism, uses elements of the built environment to control behavior, but at what cost?
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How Do We Make Our Cities More Accessible?
The inaccessibility of our cities is an issue that will affect us all—but it’s an invisible problem for a lot of people. How do we move toward cities that are designed with everyone in mind?
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Standout City: Chicago’s Most Interesting Neighborhoods
Chicago’s neighborhoods each have their own history, culture, and charm. Here are some of the city’s most interesting communities and their must-see spots.
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Then & Now: Portland’s Pearl District
An inviting tourist destination since it was revitalized in the late ’90s, Portland’s Pearl District wasn’t always the walkable, welcoming neighborhood it is today.
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Real estate developers are kicking cars to the curb and embracing people-centered design. Do these neighborhood developments offer a blueprint for more sustainable cities?
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Powering Resilient Cities: How to Ensure Clean, Reliable, & Equitable Energy Systems
Find out what the experts say about the state of our energy systems and how we can make them more equitable, sustainable, resilient.
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Primary Drivers of Place: Mixed-Use Developments & the Human Habitat
Bringing diverse uses and activities to communities, mixed-use developments have become increasingly popular throughout North America, but how can we build them in a way that is authentic to the neighborhood and avoid gentrification?
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Join the Conversation: Powering Resilient Cities
Join Blueprint and the Aspen Institute Energy & Environment Program for a conversation with leading experts on powering resilient cities.
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Interesting news from across the web. This week: plans for a linear city, the community fridge movement, Dallas’ walkability goals, & more.
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Mayors Take Center Stage: Leadership During the Pandemic & Beyond
Mayors have been crucial leaders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and are now tasked with the management and distribution of vaccines in their communities. We take a look at how they’ve stepped up and stood out.
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A New Era for Cities: Reimagining Real Estate Development
There will always be resistance on the path to innovation. Find out what the experts say about how real estate development shapes the cities of today and tomorrow.
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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 buildings 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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Election 2020 is all about the suburban mom vote. The media knows it; the candidates definitely know it, but how do moms feel about their lynchpin status—and who are they voting for?
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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?
