Tipping point dynamics in global land use
Agricultural land use has recently peaked, both globally and across country income groups, after centuries of expansion and intensification.
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New urban challenges: Shared spaces in smart places – Overview and positioning
Modern cities face many new challenges as a result of the ‘digital age’, in particular the uncertain promise of high urban benefits from the widespread use of communication technology in a smart city
Further Inspection: Integrating Housing Code Enforcement and Social Services to Improve Community Health
As a result of working inside homes, city housing inspectors witness hidden and serious threats to public health. However, systems to respond to the range of problems they encounter are lacking.
Democracia: Amistad y pugna
¿Qué sabemos realmente del funcionamiento del sistema democrático? ¿De su evolución, de los diferentes modelos de representación, de las posibilidades reales de participación ciudadana?
No, We Don't Need Dumb Cities
We have long advocated, in this space and on our own platform, for better, faster and cheaper government, and have argued that technological modernization is a top driver of how we get there.
What the Next Mayor Needs to Do About Boston's Transportation Crisis
To move forward on any of the challenges confronting Boston, we have to think about how we are — physically — getting there.
Toward a Better Future: Building Back Better with Intelligent Civil Infrastructure - Smart Sensors and Self-Monitoring Civil Works
The United States needs to build better infrastructure.
Police Violence Reduces Civilian Cooperation and Engagement with Law Enforcement
How do high-profile acts of police brutality affect public trust and cooperation with law enforcement?
On Living History And Stories Unfinished
I can’t quite remember when I first fell in love with history.
The impact of COVID-19 on trips to urban amenities: Examining travel behavior changes in Somerville, MA
While there has been much speculation on how the pandemic has affected work location patterns and home location choices, there is sparse evidence regarding the impacts that COVID-19 has had on amenity
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