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Tuesday, October 02, 2012
'Million-Dollar Blocks' Map Incarceration's Costs
October 2, 2012 WNPRMany cities spend millions on prisons annually, and often those moving in and out of jail come from the same neighborhoods. The Justice Mapping Center maps those costs, block by block, to help policymakers visualize where those public dollars are going — and determine if they could be better spent.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Aurora, Colo., Tries To Capitalize On Its Ethnic Riches
September 27, 2012 CPRThe city is surprisingly diverse, with more than 90 languages spoken in its public schools. Local officials and residents are working to turn that diversity into an economic advantage — but creating a sense of community among such diverse groups is no small challenge.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
With Hats And Umbrellas, Senegalese Fill A City Niche
September 18, 2012 In many cities around the world, certain ethnic groups are often associated with particular occupations. Cheikh Fall, like many other Senegalese immigrants in New York, makes his living as a street vendor. He lives by the motto, "Work like you're never gonna die, and worship like you will die tomorrow."
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Racial, Regional Divide Still Haunt Detroit's Progress
September 11, 2012 In Detroit, the predominantly black city and predominantly white suburbs have feuded for decades over finances and control of assets. A recent suburban vote to help a city institution offers hope for better cooperation. But old tensions are still roiling over a proposal to put a beloved city park under state oversight.
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Bridging The Gap Between Two Neighborhoods
September 4, 2012 In the nation's capital, park planners have drawn up an ambitious plan to transform an old bridge into an active recreation space. If realized, the park would offer a physical and symbolic link between two very different communities.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
A Twitter Conversation: #NPRCities Roundtable 2
August 28, 2012 As Hurricane Isaac bears down on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, some urban thinkers joined us on Twitter to explore what cities can do to prepare for disasters.
Parks Vie For Space In Miami's Forest Of Condos
August 28, 2012 WLRNMiami may bring to mind images of the sea and palm trees, but according to park advocates, it also suffers from a lack of green space. That can make it difficult for downtown residents to find places to enjoy the outdoors. Advocates are trying to remedy that — in the face of ongoing downtown development.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Boston Plans For 'Near-Term Risk' Of Rising Tides
August 21, 2012 WBURIn Boston, scientists are predicting that climate change will lead to dramatic sea level rise, and more frequent flooding, around the city. Officials are studying the potential impact on roads and sewers and are asking waterfront developers to plan for increased flooding.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
The City As Engine: Energy, Entropy And The Triumph Of Disorder
August 21, 2012 The second law of thermodynamics is a kind of warning to cities and civilization. No matter how clever we are, disorder, waste and pollution will always follow from our work organizing societies into cities.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Scorching Phoenix Plans For An Even Hotter Future
August 14, 2012 KJZZThe Arizona city already logs more days over 100 degrees than any U.S. city, and climate researchers predict Phoenix will grow hotter still in the coming decades. Planners are taking the projections seriously, and are looking for ways to adapt the city and its residents to a hotter, drier reality.
Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Wu-Where? Opportunity Now In China's Inland Cities
August 7, 2012 Millions of Chinese are moving from the countryside to fast-growing cities that are home to significant economic activity. Central China's Wuhan, home to about 10 million, is one of these places, a city little-known outside the country that's attracting foreigners and Chinese alike.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Planet Money
Does New York City Need More Taxis?
July 31, 2012 The City of New York wants to add 2,000 more taxi cabs onto Manhattan's streets. That would make it easier to hail a cab, but it might make it harder to get where you're going.
