Urban Areas – Page 13

Mike Moritz, Reid Hoffman and Other Silicon Valley Titans Said to Be Behind Mysterious Land Deals

A mysterious company has spent $800 million in an effort to buy thousands of acres of San Francisco Bay Area land. The people behind the deals are said to be a who’s who of the tech industry.

By Conor Dougherty and Erin Griffith

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Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify

Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.

By Jenny Gross

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American Cities Have a Conversion Problem, and It’s Not Just Offices

Piles of regulations, or “kludge,” and a culture of “no” are limiting the ability to turn building blocks into something new.

By Emily Badger

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Who’s Working Remotely, by Occupation

This ranking of jobs by percentage of remote work also helps explain why the pandemic has left more scars in certain areas.

By Emily Badger

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