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May 12, 2022
The resurgence of open public streets is a centuries-old idea
Nearly a century ago, a skyscraper architect designed a future city that transformed streets into outdoor gathering spaces. That idea is making a comeback.
Mar 25, 2019
Here’s how many trees are required to cool a city street
An equation for throwing shade
Jul 13, 2018
To combat extreme heat, cover your roof in hungry, sweaty plants
Green roofs and white paints are a heat-buster's best friends.
May 22, 2017
Is there a way to move badly parked cars to free up spaces?
Your quick question, answered quickly.
May 16, 2017
Oil won’t last forever, so Dubai is betting big on science and tech
The future-proofing engine.
Sep 19, 2016
Shatterproof Glass Helped Prevent Further Injuries In Chelsea Bombing
It was one of the post-9/11 additions to New York City buildings
Aug 15, 2016
The Olympic Village Of The Future
Tokyo 2020 will be the best ever for society
Apr 26, 2016
German Texters Get Street Signals In The Sidewalk
Because looking up before walking into traffic is too hard to do.
Mar 22, 2016
MIT Envisions A Future Without Traffic Lights
Where we’re going, we don’t need signals
Aug 22, 2014
The Future Of Urban Planning: Zoning For Drones
How we can make our lives with flying robots not suck.