Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The Handbuilt City

Dispatches from the Rust Belt

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Urban Planning 

Getting Rid Of Your Car Could Make You Happier

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A new research paper assesses the perceived happiness of households that have gotten rid of their car. Turns out that it might actually be good for your brain! There is a catch, though, and it’s not going to work for everyone.

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Urban Planning Mobility Public Safety 

“Bike Lanes Are Against My Morals,” Says Ohio Woman

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The economics of parking are simple. Convincing community members, though? Sometimes not so much.

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Google Maps Needs To Do A Better Job Showing Pedestrian Infrastructure.

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Cars take center stage on Google Maps, even when you’re not looking for a driving route. It raises some interesting questions about how maps depict nonmotorized transportation infrastructure.

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