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08
Feb

Is the Supervia Highway a Wrong Turn for Mexico City?

Categories: Blog, Cars and Roads, Latin America, Transport
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Comments: 8
by Jimena Veloz
In Mexico City, Mayor Marcelo Ebrard's plans for a new highway go against the city's mobility policy, and are not being greeted by voters as positively as anticipated. Read more
08
Feb

The Gift of the Nile

Categories: Africa and the Middle East, Blog, Planning, Urban Scale
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by Forum for the Future
As demonstrators continue to flood the streets of the Egyptian city of Cairo, it is worth considering the critical role of the river Nile in ensuring Egypt's stability up to now. Read more
07
Feb

Making Cycling Safer – What Does the Research tell us?

Categories: Asia and the Pacific, Bikes, Blog, Europe, Transport, USA and Canada
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Comments: 6
by Joe Peach
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Cities across the globe have begun to embrace the bicycle, making sustainable transportation easier than ever for their residents. But with more people on bicycles, a new priority will begin to emerge - how can we make cycling as safe as possible? Read more
04
Feb

Is this the Built Environment’s Best iPhone App?

Categories: Blog, Digital, Social Media and Web 2.0
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Comments: 2
by Joe Peach
Offering unparalleled digital access to your surrounding built environment, the Open Buildings App is an unmissable addition to any architecture enthusiast's iPhone. Read more
03
Feb

Stunning Photography Reveals Paris’ Underground History

Categories: Blog, Europe, Planning, Urban Scale
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by Joe Peach
Beneath every urban street lie critical elements of a city's functionality. But in Paris, France, there's much more beneath the surface than just wires. Read more
01
Feb

Bad News for London’s Cyclists as its Newest Cycle Superhighway Emerges

Categories: Bikes, Blog, Transport, UK
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Comments: 2
by Joe Peach
London's newest 'cycle superhighway' is still under construction, but early signs suggest it will be a poor addition to London's bicycle network. Read more
31
Jan

The Modern Demands of Rural Rail Networks

Categories: Blog, Public Transport, Transport, UK
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by Joe Peach
In urban areas, railway stations can struggle to accomodate their heavy footfall. However, rural areas suffer from the opposite problem. Whilst this can lead to closures, some communities innovate to keep their stations active. Read more
28
Jan

Ideas for Cities: Decentralised Bicycle Parking

Categories: Asia and the Pacific, Bikes, Blog, Transport
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Comments: 2
by Joe Peach
Cities across the world are starting to pay more attention to the role of the bicycle in creating sustainable urban environments, with one Australian company developing an innovative new product to tackle the resulting challenges of increased cycling. Read more
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