The restaurant patio was a pandemic victory – why are they so hard to maintain?
Five years ago, cities across America witnessed something incredible. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown that cities could change much more quickly than many previously thought, due to all its painful effects. With the right incentives, transformation can almost literally take place overnight, and authorities have shown that we can act quickly and subtly to implement […]
Engineers gave American roads almost failed grades – why don’t we fix them?
Is “First revision” at the heart of the transportation sector’s strategy? In the beginning of a series of blog posts entitled “Rethinking Certification,” U.S. Transportation argues that the federal government must direct transport funds in a way that prioritizes maintenance and repair of new roads and projects expanding capacity. A new approach is urgently needed. […]
European cities that love electronic scoters – and not
David Zipper of Bloomberg CityLab reports that the e-Scooter industry shared in Europe is booming. “The small devices have found a niche, especially in places where many trips are short, tourist-rich, and car use is tedious and expensive.” Scooters, especially rental users, do not have to park or store them themselves, offer a convenient and […]
Amazing Pro-Fighting Swing in the Texas Legislature
Texas lawmakers are passing several laws aimed at increasing the state’s housing supply, seeking to reduce the growing housing burden that many Texas households face, reports Joshua Fater of Texas Tribune. Among the passed legislation, Senate Bill 15 allows developers to build small homes in small lots, except that cities require a minimum lot size […]
Even Edmonton wants a single staircase building
The city of Edmonton reports to CBC News’ Emily Williams, and reports that the city is reforming building standards. “Also known as a point access block or single exit, proponents say they are opening new missing middle housing options that allow better units, family-friendly three-bedroom apartments and provide affordable housing opportunities.” One Edmonton developer estimated […]