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Tirana 2030 design plan pits density against history

Tirana 2030 design plan pits density against history

Albania’s capital is getting a makeover intended to stop urban sprawl. But critics say the plan could leave Tirana changed beyond recognition, and erase its history. 
Brooks Rainwater: The 15-minute city can make urban living more sustainable

Brooks Rainwater: The 15-minute city can make urban living more sustainable

The simplest way to reduce transportation emissions is making it easier to not drive. And even in places where you have to drive, small changes can make a large difference.
Lawsuits challenge London's car restrictions
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Lawsuits challenge London's car restrictions

Restrictions on cars are intended to make more space for bikes and pedestrians. But a new court ruling says they could have an adverse impact on disadvantaged groups.
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New Yorkers can't find parking. For bikes
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New Yorkers can't find parking. For bikes

The uptick in cycling during the pandemic has shined a light on the problem.
Paris dreams of a calmer, greener Champs Elysées
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Paris dreams of a calmer, greener Champs Elysées

By adding trees and taming traffic on the Champs Elysées, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo promises a car-free makeover for the French capital’s iconic boulevard. 
Sweden is transforming streets into "1-minute city" designs

Sweden is transforming streets into "1-minute city" designs

Sweden is testing designs to help activate individual blocks, in what it calls “1-minute city” designs.
Brooks Rainwater: The future of cities is walkable, healthy, resilient places
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Brooks Rainwater: The future of cities is walkable, healthy, resilient places

COVID-19 will reshape the city, but the bounce back could make them more livable.
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