Parisians Want to Bring Their Neighbors Closer Together. But First, Cheese.
A grass-roots movement aims to recast urban living in Paris and other cities around the world through a hyperlocal prism of neighborliness.
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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.
Posted inArchitecture Europe Global Warming Great Britain Greece Greenhouse Gas Emissions Heat and Heat Waves Sustainable Living Urban Areas Weather
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.
Posted inNew York City Public and Subsidized Housing Real Estate (Commercial) Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Urban Areas
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.