In a new book, an MIT urban planner rethinks the mundane, ubiquitous parking lot
Quick: Name a great parking lot.
Other
Mar 13, 2012
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Cashless parking
Vacant parking spaces in town are thin on the ground. Finding one is just as tiresome as making sure you have the right change for the parking machine. An adhesive microchip on the windshield will make things much easier ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 1, 2011
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Parking space management: Remove a spot, reduce global warming?
"Parking management is a critical and often overlooked tool for achieving a variety of social goals," according to a new study released Wednesday by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy in New York.
Environment
Jan 25, 2011
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NY 'trash revolution' targets overflowing waste, and the rats feasting on it
New York City is iconic for its yellow taxis, pizza slices, bright lights on Broadway and its rats.
Environment
Mar 31, 2024
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Thailand's ancient town of Si Thep added to world heritage list
Thailand's ancient ruined town of Si Thep, a 1,500-year-old complex of temples, monasteries and other buildings, was added to UNESCO's world heritage list on Tuesday.
Archaeology
Sep 19, 2023
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US national parks are crowded—and so are many national forests, wildlife refuges, battlefields and seashores
Outdoor recreation is on track for another record-setting year. In 2022, U.S. national parks logged more than 300 million visits—and that means a lot more people on roads and trails.
Ecology
Jun 21, 2023
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New online portal aims to improve parks and green spaces around the world
The Parks & Green Space Research Portal promotes collaboration and shared research between academics and parks professionals worldwide.
Environment
Oct 4, 2022
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Endangered gazelles spring back in Jerusalem park
A few years ago, only three mountain gazelles were left in Jerusalem's shrinking green spaces, the rest having fallen victim to predators, road kills and urban development.
Ecology
Nov 29, 2021
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Public parks guaranteeing sustainable well-being
An international team led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has ascertained how green spaces contribute to the well-being of city-dwellers. The research shows that parks play an essential role in the well-being of individuals, ...
Environment
May 27, 2020
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Pop-up bike lanes and grassroots playgrounds: How COVID-19 will change cities
Running through the middle Berlin's vibrant Kreuzberg neighborhood, busy Kottbusser Damm has always been a nightmare for cyclists. For years, double-parked cars forced those brave enough to tackle the street to dodge in and ...
Social Sciences
May 21, 2020
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