New census information shows that Boston is "pulsing with change." Minorities now represent over 50% of the population.
"The recent release of state and local Census figures signifies more than number-crunching fodder for academics. For citizens of Massachusetts and particularly Boston, the numbers breathe life into a notion residents accepted long ago: far from its static "Beantown" stereotype, this is a region pulsing with change."
Thanks to Maggie Adams
FULL STORY: City's 'majority-minority' label impacts population growth
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LA to Replace Inglewood Light Rail Project With Bus Shuttles
LA Metro says the change is in response to community engagement and that the new design will be ready before the 2028 Olympic Games.
Paris Voters Approve More Car-Free Streets
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the city will develop a plan to close 500 streets to car traffic and add new bike and pedestrian infrastructure after a referendum on the proposal passed with 66 percent of the vote.
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