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Solving Cities
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: 01-2012
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Can businesses survive without car parking?
Shutting down parking along a busy commercial corridor can’t be good for business, right? Not so fast. It might actually have the opposite effect.
January 31, 2012, 12:21 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Is there a curbside composting boom in U.S. cities?
Over the past three years, the number of cities that offer curbside recycling has grown to 90. Growth? Definitely. A composting boom? Maybe not, but there are some compelling statistics why there...
January 31, 2012, 8:52 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Will polluters pay for California’s high-speed rail?
California Governor Jerry Brown said that the state’s high-speed rail project will cost much less than the $100 billion estimate and that he has an idea for a fitting new funding source.
January 31, 2012, 5:35 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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New Detroit tech hub advances exec’s downtown vision
Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert is making big investments in downtown Detroit. Check out his latest venture to bring entrepreneurs to downtown.
January 30, 2012, 10:26 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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How do you measure the world’s largest cities?
Determining the world’s largest city shouldn’t be too complicated, right? What defines a “city” isn’t as clear-cut as you might imagine.
January 30, 2012, 7:21 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Which U.S. city has the most sustainable transportation?
One U.S. city that’s using social media and online technologies to build a better transportation network won this year’s Sustainable Transport Award.
January 27, 2012, 11:13 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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How megacities are changing the world
Sure you’re familiar with megacities like Tokyo, New York City, or Shanghai. But are you familiar with Chengdu, Faridabad, Surat, or Beihai? They’re some of the many cities leading the...
January 27, 2012, 8:46 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Urbanflow: Building an ‘operating system’ for cities
Discover a new way to interact with the urban environment and civic data, no smartphone necessary.
January 26, 2012, 2:51 PM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Could this skyscraper become Africa’s tallest?
If all goes according to plan, Uganda could be home to Africa’s tallest tower.
January 26, 2012, 10:17 AM PST | By Tyler Falk
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Top 10 U.S. cities for biking and walking
Cities are taking steps to make biking and walking a more viable transportation option. Which cities are seeing their investments payoff with more commuters getting to work on bike and foot?
January 25, 2012, 3:31 PM PST | By Tyler Falk