boramici

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Bora Mici has a background in design and online writing. Most recently, she has worked as an online contributor for DC Mud and Patch.com, covering urban planning and visual and performing arts in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. She has also participated in design projects of various scopes, including modular housing, design guidelines, campus and community planning. Her interests include trends in urban planning and design and sustainable projects in the public interest.

Off-shore Wind Energy: Bogged Down in Regulations

Creating a centralized authority for approving infrastructure projects can help the U.S. to meet environmental goals, experts say.

Help Pick America's Most Promising Urban Innovation

Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Huffington Post have launched an online platform for Americans to vote on the Mayor's Challenge competition proposals. The 20 finalists' revised proposals are now online.

Britain Offers Planning Expertise for Nine New Indian Cities

On a recent visit to India, UK Prime Minister David Cameron offered his country's assistance in planning and developing nine new cities along a 600-mile corridor linking Mumbai and Bangalore by 2030.

Local Planning Expands in the UK

Twenty English cities are joining an existing eight in the government's "city deal" program, which gives local governments expanded planning and financial powers.

Could New York be Carbon-Free by 2050?

A new report shows that New York City could be 90 percent carbon-free by 2050, "without breaking the bank," if it upgrades heating systems and transportation to renewable electricity, reports Taz Loomans.