Cafe, Pittsburgh PA. Photo by John Cruz.

Footloose and Car Free

Commuting by bike can not only help the environment, but it can help your personal health too. This infographic from Quicken Loans shows the numerous advantages bicycle commuters have over their peers to drive....
Rehabbing a building in Youngstown, Ohio. Photo by John Cruz.

Strategic Planning: Cities in 2030

The following infographic from United Cities and Governments shows how livability, land management, mobility, and public / private partnerships are essential components cities use to handle tomorrow's challenge...
Mumbai, India. Image courtesy of dilipbhoye on Flickr.

Rise of the Megacities

Megacities (cities with over 10 million people) are on the rise; while there are 23 today there will be 36 by 2025. This infographic from Pete Guest shows how it's all broken down. Click the image to view a ...
Christ the Savior Cathedral, Moscow. Photo by brennwald on Flickr.

Luzhkov’s Moscow legacy

Yury Luzhkov was mayor of Moscow during the hectic years following the collapse of the Soviet Union, from 1992 - 2010. A controversial figure, he oversaw not only economic growth and the creation of the financi...

Burbs going bust

Increasing poverty, longer commutes, and lack of willingness to drive by young people are all contributing to the decline of the american suburbs. Is the American Dream dead? Of course not, it's just evolving. ...
Seattle Space Needle

The space needle

One of America's most iconic landmarks is the Space Needle in Seattle. With a center of gravity 5 inches above the ground and the strength to withstand 200mpg winds, it's a remarkable piece of architecture as w...