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‘People are happier in a walkable neighborhood’: the US community that banned cars

A new housing development outside Phoenix is looking towards European cities for inspiration and shutting out the cars. So far residents love it.

How a car-free community defeated parking minimums

Culdesac Tempe in the Arizona suburbs is creating desert-friendly housing for more than 1,000 people, none of whom will park on site. 

A challenge for cities: going green, without gentrification

Community displacement has emerged as an unintended cost of climate resilience efforts. Here’s how cities can boost both livability and equity. 
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How e-scooters are transforming Tel Aviv

The city is building micromobility infrastructure to support an increasing number of e-scooters and bikes on congested city streets.

U.S. cities test effects of 'universal basic mobility'

Several U.S. cities are piloting “universal basic mobility” programs that subsidize bus rides, e-bikes and scooters in the hopes of sparking an economic boost.

Spurred by pandemic, Barcelona backs greener, car-free future

Barcelona has reclaimed around eight hectares of the cityscape from motor vehicles, transforming it into sidewalks, playgrounds, bike lanes or restaurant terraces

'Greenway stimulus' could bring boom in bike and walking trails
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'Greenway stimulus' could bring boom in bike and walking trails

Active-transportation advocates are campaigning for $10 billion in infrastructure funding to connect cities with paths and create an interstate system for cyclists and walkers. 
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