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Tyler Falk
Tyler Falk
Contributing Editor
Tyler Falk freelance journalist based in Washington, D.C. Previously, he was with Smart Growth America and Grist. He holds a degree from Goshen College.
Tyler Falk
Tyler does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what he covers.
He writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire Lambrecht
Contributing Editor
Claire Lambrecht is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has written for the New York Times, Slate, Salon, Guernica and CBS MoneyWatch. Previously, she served as a Fulbright ETA and Teach For America corps member. She holds degrees from Cornell University and the University of Hawaii and is pursuing another from New York University.
Claire Lambrecht
Claire does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Rachel James
Rachel James
Contributing Editor
Rachel James is a radio documentary producer and multimedia journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked with Radiolab and This American Life, contributed to WNYC's Talk To Me, Down East Magazine, KALW's Crosscurrents and the Third Coast International Audio Festival. She holds a degree from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of the radio program at the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.
Rachel James
Rachel does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Hot Posts
Archive: 11-2011
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Is Milwaukee growing the next urban farming trend?
With the help of IBM, Milwaukee could transform aquaponics gardening from a basement hobby into city-wide industry. Could it be the new trend in urban farming?
November 30, 2011, 10:09 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Visualizing our urbanized world [infographic]
A new map shows just how much we like to cluster together in cities.
November 29, 2011, 8:01 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Los Angeles turns foreclosed homes into pocket parks
Foreclosure site are a drain on cities. Find out how a Los Angeles program is turning the sites into a community asset.
November 28, 2011, 8:25 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Where does New York City’s garbage go? [video]
The waste statistics for the largest city in the U.S. are staggering. See how complex systems make waste management function in New York City.
November 27, 2011, 6:46 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Is the solution to sprawl reimagining office parks?
With half of the office space in the United States located in the suburbs, we need to rethink the suburban office park. Here are three solutions.
November 26, 2011, 10:34 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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London startup: ‘Bike miles’ system rewards cycling to work
A London startup is helping employers encourage employees to bike to work using a new “bike miles” system. See how it works.
November 22, 2011, 9:03 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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European cities, businesses seek the ultimate sustainable city
16 cities in the European Union are partnering with businesses and academics to determine best practices sustainability practices for the environment and the economy.
November 20, 2011, 9:03 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Scotts Miracle-Gro, U.S. mayors partner for more urban green space
What do Scotts Miracle-Gro and 1,210 U.S. mayors have in common? They want to help cities clean up their water. Find out how they’re doing it.
November 17, 2011, 7:22 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Do bicycles improve urban economies?
In cities throughout the US, the amount of bike-infrastructure is increasing and the number of bicycle commuters is climbing. But should cities fast-track bicycle projects to jump-start the economy?
November 15, 2011, 9:59 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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The high cost of sprawl [infographic]
Florida is approving an alarming amount of new housing developments, despite low demand. And it’s having a huge financial impact on taxpayers.
November 14, 2011, 9:21 PM PST | By Tyler Falk