Urban sprawl has led to the creation of food deserts in metropolitan areas across the United States, according to a published study by a researcher at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Environment
Aug 5, 2019
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How is the racial composition of gentrifiers associated with retail development in gentrifying neighborhoods?
Social Sciences
Jul 24, 2019
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People agree that bike commuting improves health, reduces air pollution and eases traffic, a recent survey suggests. But that wasn't enough to get most people to commute by bike.
Environment
Jun 26, 2019
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The relationship between parks and crime remains the subject of debate.
Social Sciences
Jun 26, 2019
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The benefits of living in a walkable neighbourhood could be diminished by increased exposure to traffic-related air pollution, suggests a study led by St. Michael's Hospital and ICES, a non-profit research institute that ...
Environment
Jun 25, 2019
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New Rice University research has found that people selling stuff on classified ad websites prefer dealing with buyers from affluent neighborhoods.
Social Sciences
Jun 10, 2019
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Analyzing the data on 10,077 citizen complaints lodged against the Chicago Police Department between 2011 and 2014, a pair of New York University researchers has found that just 2 percent of allegations made by black Chicagoans ...
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2019
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The College Board recently revealed a new "adversity score" that it plans to use as part of the SAT in order to reflect students' social and economic background.
Social Sciences
May 22, 2019
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Cities in the United States are getting less segregated and, according to a recent national survey, most Americans value the country's racial diversity.
Social Sciences
May 22, 2019
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More than 35 years ago, researchers theorized that graffiti, abandoned buildings, panhandling, and other signs of disorder in neighborhoods create an environment that leads people to commit more crime.
Social Sciences
May 16, 2019
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