"New York? The whole damn place has been turned into a suburb," sneered David Harvey, startling a roomful of New Yorkers who prided themselves on the same things he derided: the makeover of the city's parks; the new network of bike ...READ»
Some of the cost benefits of living in a city are obvious--walkability, easy access to public transportation--but the high price of housing and other amenities often overshadow any benefits. But GOOD points us to a tool from ...READ»
As the economic recession marches on, it's becoming more and more common to see so-called McMansions up for sale. It's a trend that probably won't stop any time soon. Even if the economy improves, gas prices will continue to rise as ...READ»
Zoning laws are a fixture of suburban towns; you can't put offices in many residential areas, and shops have to stay in their special zones too. Sure, it makes sense in a world of infinite natural resources where residents can drive ...READ»
