Tag: urban planning
Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
By Eric Freedman
Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land management in the city takes a balanced approach that considers the needs of both residents and birds. There are other concerns about vacant land, too, including as sites for solar arrays.
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Why Is 1.5°C (2.7°F) Not Just An Abstract Number For Global Warming Limits?
During the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21) in Paris, France, in 2015, 195 parties adopted the overarching goal to hold “the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels” and pursue efforts “to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.” It’s ten years … [continued]
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Reconsidering The Skyrail Project In The Philippines
Starting with the shelved monorail project in Iloilo The sleek monorail car glides silently along BYD headquarters, its sleek alloy skin in black shimmers under the afternoon sun. Standing in this sprawling complex in Shenzhen, watching the latest generation of SkyRail technology in action, I’m struck by a sobering thought: … [continued]
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Why we don’t bike like the Dutch — yet
How did you get to work today?
Maybe, like 14% of Americans, you didn’t have to go anywhere because you work from home. But most people do need some form of transportation to earn a living. By far the biggest group is the 69% of people who drive to work alone.
Will Automated Delivery Robots Solve Last-Mile Delivery Issues?
Or will it cause new ones? The Traffic Safety Forum at the 125th New York International Auto Show held last April focused on advancements in vehicle technology and road safety. The fireside chat “The Future of Urban Mobility Safety” was a dynamic session that explored how technology and smart infrastructure … [continued]
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