Will Las Vegas Casinos become the model for future cities?
Zippy the Pinhead, a cartoon by Bill Griffith, offers a perspective on urban living.
One planner jokingly comments about the cartoon: "Is this like allowing one house by Thom Mayne on each block of a new florida neo-trad subdivision?"
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FULL STORY: Zippy the Pinhead by Bill Griffith
Seattle Legalizes Co-Living
A new state law requires all Washington cities to allow co-living facilities in areas zoned for multifamily housing.
Central Florida’s SunRail Plans Major Expansion
The expanded train line will connect more destinations to the international airport and other important destinations.
NYC Officials Announce Broadway Pedestrianization Project
Two blocks of the marquee street will become mostly car-free public spaces.
Santa Monica Lowers Speed Limits
Posted speed limits will be reduced by 5 miles per hour on dozens of the city’s streets.
For Some, Co-Housing Offers Social and Economic Benefits
Residents of co-living developments say the built-in community helps ease the growing isolation felt by many Americans.
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The Traffic Monitoring site uses community-collected speed and volume data to reveal traffic patterns on local roads.
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