by Kelsey Card | Jul 31, 2019 | Society
There are many things to consider when it comes to communities creating safe, accessible, equitable, and enjoyable walking conditions for all people. Each place is different. Context-sensitive solutions are the only way that the “right” kind of walkability will be...
by Matt Casale | Jul 30, 2019 | Infrastructure, Mobility
No one likes to sit in “soul crushing” traffic; they call it “soul crushing” for a reason. People move because of traffic. They decide not to take jobs or leave the jobs they have because of traffic. It’s not only bad for blood pressure, it’s also bad for the health...
by Kate O'Brien, Senior Writer for Meeting of the Minds | Jul 29, 2019 | Behavior Change Blog Series
How can everyday people influence the most commonly used space in the public realm—the street—to encourage harmonious coexistence among a variety of travelers, whether pedestrian, motorized passenger, or cyclist? This is a question that Greenfield Labs, an...
by Jan Cassin | Jul 24, 2019 | Infrastructure
In the US, as summer begins, the heavy spring rains are continuing, and more and more towns and cities in the Midwest are under water. These communities are suffering devastating losses from flooding, with roads and dams damaged, over 62 levees breached or overtopped...
by John Boesel | Jul 23, 2019 | Mobility
Have you ever caught a ride on an electric or fuel cell bus? Gotten a package delivered via natural gas-powered truck? Increasingly, the answer to these questions is ‘yes.’ The next question: When will these near- and zero-emissions (NZ and ZE) technologies become the...
by Kate O'Brien, Senior Writer for Meeting of the Minds | Jul 22, 2019 | Behavior Change Blog Series
What does it take to galvanize a town’s leaders around taking coordinated action to reduce the opioid misuse problem? How do public health practitioners use behavior change strategy to advance decision-makers’ understanding of the root causes of opioid addiction, and...
by Anthony Flint | Jul 18, 2019 | The Future of Cities Project
What will city planners, civil society, and the private sector be focused on in 2040? A lot could change between now and then. But absent a world-changing event or discovery, we have a pretty good idea how the challenges of 21st century cities might line up. From...
by Cora Kammeyer | Jul 17, 2019 | Resources
When it comes to water sustainability and climate resilience, urban outdoor landscapes represent a wealth of opportunity. Outdoor landscapes are a vital component of our cities. Whether it’s outside a home, a store, an office, or a manufacturing plant, the landscape...
by Camille Toggenburger and Jakki Mann | Jul 16, 2019 | Governance, Technology
Cities worldwide are pursuing the goal of sustainable and inclusive urban development. To achieve this, knowledge exchange at an international level and building networks for politicians, city administrators, practitioners, academics, and researchers to engage with...
by Adam Stones | Jul 15, 2019 | Mobility
Many cities around the world are working to increase the number of cyclists. Ask them why and you will get a mixed bag of responses – we are overcrowded with cars, our air quality is bad, we saw someone else do it, etc. The message is unclear, the plan...
by Claire McKenna | Jul 11, 2019 | Infrastructure
Universities and hospitals have long utilized on-site energy generation infrastructure to provide reliable, cost-effective power. Combined heat and power plants (CHP) serve as the cornerstone technology of these traditional systems, creating electricity from a fossil...
by Melissa Schigoda | Jul 10, 2019 | Governance
Americans’ trust in government has hit historic lows, which is not surprising, considering government’s failure to address society’s increasingly complex problems. But Stephen Goldsmith, former mayor of Indianapolis, former deputy mayor of New York City, and Harvard...
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