urban planning

Cities that work for the 21st century

Cities: The intersection of people and place

Some urban planners say the buzz around “smart cities” is an opportunity to think both enthusiastically and cautiously about the future of development. But while it's the latest trend in urban planning, the fundamental building blocks of cities haven't changed.

Cities: The intersection of people and place
Maria Jaakkola at a screening of her video about Boston's Emerald Necklace

A Finnish landscape architect tries to connect the broken pieces of Boston's Emerald Necklace

A Finnish landscape architect tries to connect the broken pieces of Boston's Emerald Necklace
Man on bicycle

Survey finds bicyclists and motorists ignore traffic laws at similar rates

Survey finds bicyclists and motorists ignore traffic laws at similar rates
Gardens blanket the roofs of shops in Copenhagen.

It's not just the bikes — green rooftops help make Copenhagen the world's greenest city

It's not just the bikes — green rooftops help make Copenhagen the world's greenest city
The US Capitol building is shown under construction in 1860. President Abraham Lincoln directed that work continue through the Civil War.

Washington was once quite literally a 'cesspool'

Washington was once quite literally a 'cesspool'
Copenhagen Wheel

This new wheel will turn your bike into a pedal-power/electric hybrid

The MIT-designed Copenhagen Wheel could give your beat-up legs a break the next time you hit your bicycle. And it might even mean a sweat-free commute to work.

This new wheel will turn your bike into a pedal-power/electric hybrid

A British city welcomes glowworms, hedgehogs and birds that sleep while flying

The urban environment is growing and pushing natural creatures out of their natural habitats. But not all creatures need be pushed out, if only we'd make a few small changes.

A British city welcomes glowworms, hedgehogs and birds that sleep while flying

Panhandling For Reparations

Panhandling For Reparations

Special Guest: Niall Kirkwood

Special Guest: Niall Kirkwood