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Cars, Covid, and California

Pultizer-winning science journalist and global health expert Laurie Garrett, an Angeleno, points to the Golden State's auto culture during an interview on MSNBC as one reason why the state is now the epicenter of the pandemic in the U.S.

December 31, 2020 - MSNBC

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Evaluating Donald Trump's Transportation Efforts

MSNBC asks if the Trump administration has accomplished with its Department of Transportation, and whether Americans are better off because of those efforts.

November 27, 2019 - MSNBC

Michigan Governor Finds Himself at Center of Flint Water Crisis

A case is made that Gov. Rick Snyder's handling of the lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan is analogous to former President George W. Bush's bungling of the crisis resulting after Hurricane Katrina touched-down on the Gulf coast in August 2005.

January 14, 2016 - MSNBC

Janette Sadik-Khan, "Street Fighter"

MSNBC gives the NYC Transportation Commissioner the kung fu-like title, as well as calling her "The High Priestess of People-Friendly Cities." [VIDEO]

December 6, 2011 - MSNBC

Dueling Observation Wheels Proposed in Las Vegas

Two separate developments are planning to bring supertall "observation wheels" to Las Vegas in an effort to bring tourists to the city as it struggles through the recession.

August 30, 2011 - MSNBC

A Russia-U.S. Tunnel?

Russian officials are pushing a plan to build a tunnel connecting Russian territory to the United States.

August 23, 2011 - MSNBC

Destroyed by Tsunami, Small Village Considers Move

A small community in tsunami-ravaged Japan considers a plan to move the entire village farther above sea level.

June 11, 2011 - MSNBC

What Is America's Best Coffee City?

The results are in from Travel + Leisure's America's Favorite Cities Survey and MSNBC has the winners from various categories such as America's Best Coffee City.

March 1, 2011 - MSNBC

Bigger and Faster in China

The opening of a new 220-mph high speed train and the peak energy production at the Three Gorges Dam shows that China's been able to successfully launch major infrastructure project faster than the rest of the world.

October 27, 2010 - MSNBC

Jobs Remain Elusive in Many Metros

Only 16 of 384 metropolitan areas saw job increases over the last year, according to a new study.

April 24, 2010 - MSNBC

Amoeba Design Efficient Transit System

The growth patterns of amoebae as they spread out to connect to food sources bears a striking resemblance to the map of a rail system. Some say the amoeba could inform urban planners and designers.

January 29, 2010 - MSNBC

The 250-Foot Vertical Garden

Designers in Portland, Oregon are preparing to unveil a vertical garden on a federal building that would climb 250 feet up the side of the building.

January 27, 2010 - MSNBC

Walkable Las Vegas?

Developers and locals in Las Vegas are pinning hopes onto the new CityCenter development to bring walkability to the desert city.

November 12, 2009 - MSNBC

Downtown, Everything's Waiting For You

MSNBC looks at the demographic and cultural shift away from suburbs and towards downtown.

May 22, 2009 - MSNBC

Insufficient Funding for High Speed Rail?

The stimulus plan includes $8 billion for investments in high-speed rail, but some critics point out that this isn't nearly enough to bring these plans to fruition.

March 30, 2009 - MSNBC

Recession Hits Homeless Shelters

The recession is leading to a surge in demand for homeless shelters and services -- but also a dramatic drop-off in normal sources of funding.

February 2, 2009 - MSNBC

Greening New Orleans

In the slow recovery from Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is finally getting into the green movement.

January 31, 2009 - MSNBC

The 10 Best Commutes

Density gives cities an edge, according to this study of commutes around the world. Hong Kong, Osaka, and Berlin all rank highly.

December 29, 2008 - MSNBC

One-in-Six Homeowners 'Underwater'

Some 12 million households now owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth, leading economists to worry that foreclosures will continue to rise.

October 10, 2008 - MSNBC

Cities Reconsider Mandatory Parking

Cities around the country are beginning to think twice about having off-street parking requirements for every new development. Those who oppose these "parking minimums" say that it creates too much parking and stifles the growth of cities.

September 24, 2008 - MSNBC

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