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Last Thursday I joined Jake Kiker and Micah Widen on Perspectives, WFSU's weekly roundtable talk show
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July 5 · Issue #3 · View online
A semi-regular roundup of all things urbanism, economic development, and good old-fashioned city building. Written by Lucas Lindsey.
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Last Thursday I joined Jake Kiker and Micah Widen on Perspectives, WFSU’s weekly roundtable talk show. We tackled a couple topics, but focused largely at the tense intersection of equitable redevelopment, historic preservation, and localism. This conversation dominates both my thoughts and much of my work, so I had a great time finally getting some of it out of my head. You can listen to the full interview here.
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The Economic Benefits of Walkable Neighborhoods: George Washington University Report
America’s walkable neighborhoods are both wealthier and more highly educated. Walkability is a premium good–one that reveals further divides brought on by the unequally distributed knowledge economy.
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Tech Slowdown Threatens the American Dream
Despite the allure of apps and social media, today’s digital technologies are doing little to generate the kind of prosperity that previous generations enjoyed, a prominent economist argues. But that doesn’t mean we should give up on innovation.
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Americans are Paying More to Live in the Very Places They Once Abandoned
Once abandoned for the suburbs, Downtown is trendy again. Property values are on the rise in city centers, prompting an urban revival. The question becomes, who can afford to live in trending urban districts, and who can only afford to leave?
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New York’s Sidewalks Are So Packed, Pedestrians Are Taking to the Streets - The New York Times
A world-class walking city has turned into an obstacle course, and transportation officials are moving to ease the congestion. Welcome to sidewalk gridlock.
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YC Research is hiring a Cities Researcher. Dream gig for somebody equal parts futurist and urbanist.
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Inclusive development must include a discussion of what works for people across all age cohorts.
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We're headed to a far more playful, colorful, and arts-driven city--if we do it right, that is.
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