Linear Cities Like NEOM
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an ambitious project. A linear city that will span 170 kilometres (110 mi) and 200 metres (0.1 mi) wide, located in Tabuk province. This…
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The Deep Roots of the Racial Wealth Gap—and How We Undo It
In the more than 150 years since the end of the Civil War, Black American wealth remains a fraction of that held by White Americans. Just after emancipation in 1865, African Americans…
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2022’s Most Independent States In America
Americans value independence. We fought hard for it during the American Revolutionary War, and in the present day, we celebrate not only our freedom from the British crown but also…
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The city as an emergent life form, with architecture as the skeleton and roads as veins
While comparing cities to living things perhaps isn’t as novel in 2021 as it was when Organism was first released in 1975, the analogy has never been as dizzyingly inventive or convincingly…
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How Many Mass Shootings Does the U.S. Experience?
The horrific shooting at a Colorado supermarket, which left ten dead on Monday, is the second major lone shooter incident in the U.S. in short succession after eight were killed…
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How 18 Million Americans Could Move Into Rural Areas – Without Leaving Home
About 46 million Americans – 14% of the nation’s inhabitants – are currently classified as living in rural areas. That number could jump to 64 million – an increase of…
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Texas Struggles Amid Crippling Blackouts
A deadly winter storm has led to an unprecedented level of snowfall and record-breaking low temperatures that have paralyzed much of Texas. The unusual weather conditions were caused by changes…
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Climate-Friendly Transportation In U.S. Cities
A new index on carbon-friendly transportation shows which U.S. cities are leading the fight on reducing emissions and fostering clean transportation among businesses and citizens over the course of last year. According…
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Rediscovering Chicago’s Rich History And What We Can Learn From It Today
Chicago is a city with a long and storied history, stretching back centuries and steeping the place in stories, lore and intrigue which many of its modern residents and visitors…
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Which Group Of People In The US Are Most Hesitant To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccine is finally entering the arms of the first Americans after less than a year of research and development. The amazing feat of medical science signals the beginning of the…
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