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.
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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...
Kuala Lumpur: South Asia’s Youngest Capital
Nestled south of Thailand in Malaysia is the beautiful and futuristic city of Kuala Lumpur. While it doesn't get the international attention (or recognition) as places like Singapore, Hong Kong, or Tokyo, Kuala...
Travel San Francisco like a Local
Personally, I'm not a big fan of touristy areas. As someone who likes to travel, nothing is more disappointing than hearing about some magical part of a city that ends up being nothing more than a giant tourist...
If it’s close enough, they will walk.
The discussion around walkability has often revolved around the question "even if the destination is close enough, would people actually walk there?". This infographic suggests that yes, yes they will.
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The Disappearing Suburbs
With urbanization increasing both globally and in the United States, the post-war boom of suburbanization is looking more and more like a bubble ready to burst. Over half of the poor in a metro area now live in...
America’s Crumbling Infastructure
The comments on CarInsurance.org where this infographic came from really says it all. America's infrastructure is in bad shape, and there don't seem to be any solid solutions in sight.
If you’ve traveled by ca...
Making life simpler and greener with Public Transportation
Riding the DC Metro got Kelly Teh of CreditDonkey.com thinking about how easy it is for everyone else to make the switch to public transit. Her infographic is backed up with stats from the FTA, including:
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A walkable, Mixed-Use Neighborhood
What does a real mixed-use neighborhood look like? This infographic gives some basics on what it means to have mixed use combined with true walkability.
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Chinese Cities with Over 1m People
The number of people living in China is simply staggering. This "longtail" infographic from the Infrastructurist shows us how they compare head to head. Spoiler: there's a lot of very large cities in China.
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