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Solving Cities
Archive: 07-2012
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For urban commuters: A pedal-solar electric hybrid vehicle
A new vehicle gives the commuters in cities the option of powering it by solar electricity or pedal power.
July 27, 2012, 3:00 AM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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Infographic: Which major city is best to live in?
Would you live here?
July 26, 2012, 5:25 PM PDT | By Claire Lambrecht
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Cities will convert 260 million tons of waste to energy
New research shows an increase in energy generation from waste.
July 26, 2012, 1:49 PM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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A lesson for big-box stores moving to the city
Retailers like Walmart and Target will have to become more original to compete in the city.
July 26, 2012, 10:14 AM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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Why hosting the Olympics is a raw deal for cities
Three reasons why your city should avoid hosting the Olympics.
July 26, 2012, 8:43 AM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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Los Angeles opens ‘Grand Park’ downtown
Los Angeles is unveiling its most significant open space project in the city’s downtown.
July 25, 2012, 2:54 PM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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Grow bananas in Paris? This vertical farm might
Architects envision a mixed-use vertical farm for tropical fruit.
July 25, 2012, 11:30 AM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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London launches free Wi-Fi in bid for ‘world’s most tech-friendly city’
London is getting free Wi-Fi hotspots just in time for the Olympics.
July 25, 2012, 8:29 AM PDT | By Tyler Falk
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Are the 2012 Olympic Games whitewashing London?
The east London street art scene is world renowned. Authorities say no official clean up effort is in place, but artists disagree.
July 24, 2012, 11:31 AM PDT | By Rachel James
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Which states spend most on transit?
A look at how the transportation spending priorities breakdown at the state level.
July 24, 2012, 10:47 AM PDT | By Tyler Falk