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Solving Cities
Solving Cities is a daily observation through the lens of the city, analyzing the physical and digital infrastructure and systems that make urban areas work more intelligently.
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.
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Robo-parking garages: Does the U.S. need more?
Can the U.S. expect to see more automated parking garages in downtowns?
3 | September 13, 2012 6:37pm |
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Americans desire more transit options
In a country where the car rules, what do people think about public transit?
15 | September 13, 2012 12:55pm |
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American cities fight imaginary 'beast': heavy traffic
American streets: So big, so little traffic.
September 13, 2012 8:34am |
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Can open data prevent public corruption in Brazil?
Brazil's Transparency Portal is shining a light on the nation's bureaucracy.
2 | September 12, 2012 6:59pm |
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Now you can rent a bike from your neighbor
Modeled after Airbnb, a new website lets you put your bike up for rent.
September 12, 2012 3:03pm |
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Delhi imposes complete ban of plastic bags
India's capital city wants to eliminate plastic bags, but is it using the right method?
3 | September 12, 2012 10:20am |
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A robotic arm collects curbside trash in Michigan
A Michigan city is turning to smarter trash collection.
September 12, 2012 3:05am |
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Can Kansas City transform into 'Silicon Prairie'?
Kansas City looks to lure more tech entrepreneurs and startups to its downtown.
4 | September 11, 2012 3:18pm |
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The 5 deadliest roads in the world
Contrary to popular belief, America does not have the safest roads in the world. In fact, it has some of the deadliest.
3 | September 11, 2012 12:49pm |
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The highway of the future is 273% more efficient
Combine talking cars with self-driving cars and you get a highway of the future that's super efficient.
1 | September 11, 2012 9:40am |
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Edible coffee cup soon to hit European market
Will coffee brand Lavazza's cookie cup arrive in North America, or will America's obsession with fitness trump concerns about the environment?
2 | September 11, 2012 9:07am |
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Where does carsharing work best?
For carsharing, some locations are better than others.
September 10, 2012 10:48am |
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The 5 most expensive cities in the U.S.
How far does the dollar go in the most expensive cities in America?
1 | September 9, 2012 6:58pm |
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China approves 25 new urban rail projects
China announces big investments in urban rail.
1 | September 7, 2012 10:53am |
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Can fines keep residents of Brussels from cursing in public?
Will Brussels' new law serve politeness or the thought police?
14 | September 6, 2012 6:43pm |
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Is New York's odd way of cleaning up its subway actually working?
Some New York subway stations have removed all their trash cans. Is it actually making stations cleaner?
September 6, 2012 4:48pm |
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A bike that grows with its kid rider
Yes, that's right. The bike gets bigger as the child grows.
September 6, 2012 12:43pm |
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Google Street View photos uncover the unexpected
Canadian artist Jon Rafman's shocking collection of photographs question the nature of Google.
9 | September 6, 2012 11:33am |
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Next stop for Save the Children? London
Save the Children built a global NGO long before the age of Kiva and Kickstarter. This year, it extends its mission to the United Kingdom.
September 5, 2012 5:24pm |
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This is every pedestrian's dream
When a car parked in a crosswalk, one Brazilian group did something every pedestrian wishes they could do.
1 | September 5, 2012 2:00pm |