2024
"Why Climate Advocates Should Be Urbanists"
Land use policy is a powerful tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. So why isn’t it a bigger part of today’s climate policy debates?
...More"This California City is The Healthiest Place To Live In The U.S."
The U.S. comes with diverse options for places to live, including the most peaceful places and the cheapest cities. But nothing beats choosing to become a resident of a healthy community where people enjoy high-quality healthcare, safety, adequate employment, and physical activity, just to name a few. A healthy lifestyle not only makes one feel good about themselves but also shapes their future by reducing the risk of contracting certain diseases and increasing lifespan.
...More"Taking the stairs may up the odds for a longer life"
Want to live longer? Choose the stairs over the elevator, a new review suggests.
...More"How Did Berkeley Become America’s Healthiest City?"
Niche.com has named Berkeley, CA as the healthiest city in the US. Here are just a few of the reasons why it managed to land the top spot.
...More"S.F. prioritized building homes for the ‘missing middle.’ 80% of units sit empty"
For years, San Francisco politicians and housing advocates have fought for the creation of “missing middle” housing for workers with incomes high enough to be middle class in most markets, but who are often priced out of the famously expensive city.
...More"Seattle Deserves A Better Comp Plan"
The city can make three critical fixes to its 20-year growth plan: Let middle housing be bigger, allow apartment buildings in more places, and legalize car-free homes everywhere.
...More"We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent"
Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
...More"The hidden price of leaving a big city"
It may improve your quality of life. But good luck if you lose your job.
...More"Planning for Accessibility: Proximity is More Important than Mobility"
Accessibility-based planning minimizes the distance that people must travel to reach desired services and activities. Measured this way, increased density can provide more total benefits than increased speeds.
...More"This City Was Just Named the Healthiest Place to Live in the U.S."
More specifically, Berkeley. According to a Niche.com report on the healthiest cities in the country in 2024, Berkeley ranked first with an overall grade of A+.
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