December 2015 Blog Posts (3)

Transportation Planning

   Different cities across the nation have different vibes and styles of transportation. As we studied TOD's and Portland, we see an emphasis on walkability, bike use, and decrease in automobile use as they focus on density and proximity in the city. Analyzing Dallas, I immediately think about the traffic, overcrowded highways, and the lack of walking and use of public transportation in the city. Therefore, bigger cities have different approaches to transportation and their planning process…

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Added by Cassy Thompson on December 16, 2015 at 10:04am — No Comments

The Subway That Connects San Diego and London

An article written by Phyllis Campbell shares about the the very interesting connection that San Diego and London current share through innovation and exportation. 

San Diego is currently leading in America through biotechnology, clean technology, sports innovation, defense technology and telecommunications. As the same time, London is currently represent 25 percent of the U.K.'s national exports. London is actually the largest market behind the European Union, as noted in…

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Added by Andrea Jenkins on December 10, 2015 at 11:46am — No Comments

A Suburb That Tried to Murder a Car

Evanston, Illinois, the structure for the city planning picked a target in which they planned to eliminate; the car. 

The article written by Mark Peterson, highlights how many citizens have everything that they could possibly need at just a few blocks away. Whether it's a place to eat that night, dry cleaners, gym, or places for entertainment, the use of the automobile is not needed. In fact, it is heavily discouraged. What makes this town so interesting is that it is not your…

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Added by Andrea Jenkins on December 10, 2015 at 11:15am — No Comments

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