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The Everglades, Miami, and the environment
A collection of resources about Venice, Italy, covering travel tips, cultural insights, and tourism highlights. Explore the city’s rich history, iconic landmarks, local cuisine, and practical advice for navigating its unique waterways and vibrant neighborhoods. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic Venetian experience.
Vienna, Austria - travel, tourism
A collection of resources about Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, exploring its rich cultural heritage, diverse ecosystems, historical significance, and socio-economic challenges. Key themes include urban development, environmental conservation, and the impact of tourism on local communities. Ideal for educators and researchers interested in Brazilian stu...
A collection of resources about São Paulo, Brazil, exploring its geography, historical development, and cultural diversity. Key themes include urban expansion, socioeconomic influences, and the city's role as a cultural hub in Latin America. Ideal for students and educators seeking comprehensive insights into this vibrant metropolis.
A collection of resources about China’s economic development, infrastructure, and urbanism, this compilation explores the transformative changes in China’s economy over the past few decades. It provides a comprehensive overview of key themes such as rapid urbanization, the role of infrastructure in economic growth, and the impact of government p...
A collection of resources about budget-friendly cities in Europe for expats. Explore essential insights on cost-effective living, local amenities, cultural experiences, and practical tips for relocation. Key themes include affordable housing, public transportation, and community integration, ensuring a smooth transition for newcomers.
India - geography, regions
Mumbai India
a collection of articles, videos, and resources for travelers to learn about Istanbul, Turkey
a collection of articles about Mexico City
a collection of articles about Uber in London (legal issues)
a collection of articles about Uber - trouble, legal, company culture
A collection about Innovation in Bus Payment Systems
What sort of design goes into planning road safety?
Parking lots: Design of Roads, Streets and Infrastructure
Traffic Jams, Transit Congestion - Design of Roads, Streets and Infrastructure
Highways, Cities, Roads and Neighborhoods, Development
A collection about the Design of Cities , Roads and Walkable Spaces
a collection of research about Chicago
Naples and Southern Italy - history, travel, tourism, culture
A collection of articles about San Francisco
UNESCO World Heritage Sites - travel, tourism
a collection of articles and videos about Overtourism
Tokyo Japan
a collection of articles and videos about Overtourism - How cities are dealing with 'Too Many Tourists'
a collection of articles and videos about London, England (UK)
A collection about Barcelona
Northern England (UK) - Liverpool, Manchester, etc
A collection about Barcelona and Catalan culture, history, issues

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Article

MEET THE COUPLE KEEPING MIAMI’S BEACHES CLEAN - The Miami Foundation

An avid kayaker, Dave Doebler was out paddling in Biscayne Bay one day when he saw trash floating in the water. He instinctively picked it up to to... (2018)


Article

Penang: Welcome to Asia’s secret Silicon island

There is more to Singapore’s sister city than a stroll down memory lane | Asia (2025)


Article

Malaga, Spain: Picasso’s home town is thriving

Spain. Sunshine in Malaga Valley. But will Málaga fall victim to its own success? | Europe (2025)


Article

Tech hotspots. A new Silicon Valley. Behind DeepSeek lies a dazzling Chinese university

It models itself on Stanford, and is in the tech hotspot of Hangzhou | China (2025)


Article

Mapped: The Population of India’s States Compared with Countries

This map juxtaposes the population of India with that of entire countries, to give perspective on the soon-to-be most populous country. (2024)


Article

Silicon rally: As San Francisco builds the future of technology, can it rebuild itself?

Cities: one of America’s great cities has a fresh chance to rebuild itself. People feared a doom loop. Reality has been more surprising | Leaders (2024)


Article

Madrid is booming. Growing while keeping its cool will be the tricky part

A southern success story | Europe Madrid. A moment in the sun. (2024)


Article

Singapore is the world's smartest city - here's why | World Economic Forum

Here are three ways Singapore - named the top smart city in a surbey - is using technology to transform the lives and wellbeing of its citizens (2023)


Article

Read Your Way Through São Paulo - The New York Times

Brazil’s ultra urban megacity overwhelms the landscape and the imagination. Paulo Scott recommends books that peel back its layers. (2023)


Article

Chicago’s woes are over-hyped | The Economist

In fact, the Windy City could offer a model for change across America | United States (2023)


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How to invigorate Britain’s second-tier cities - Free the North | The Economist

Britain’s Economy: One superstar city does not a successful economy make | Leaders (2022)


Article

Dubai is the world’s resurgent entrepot | The Economist

An influx of Russians shows how the emirate gains by playing all sides | Finance & economics (2022)


Article

If Latin America has a commercial capital, it is Miami | The Economist

Despite not being in Latin America, it offers cash, connections and creativity to the region | The Americas (2022)


Article

This Is Why Your Holiday Travel Is Awful - POLITICO

The long, sordid history of New York’s Penn Station shows how progressives have made it too hard for the government to do big things—and why, belie... (2021)


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Opinion | California Is Making Liberals Squirm - The New York Times

If progressivism can’t work there, why should the country believe it can work anywhere else? (2021)


Article

Financial services - What Brexit will do to the City of London | Britain

The damage will be noticeable but not disastrous (2020)


Article

How much is Europe spending to boost cycling during COVID-19?

COVID-19 has caused a cycling boom as people use bikes instead of public transport. This is how European governments responded - and which country ... (2020)


Article

Coronavirus Will End the Golden Age for College Towns - Bloomberg Opinion

These engines of regional growth will struggle with state funding cuts, fewer foreign students and destroyed household finances. (2020)


Article

The Tangled Fate of D.C.'s Vacant RFK Stadium

RFK Stadium is taking up a very desirable plot of federal land in Washington, D.C.—and no one can agree what to do with it. (2020)


Article

America's Fastest- and Slowest-Growing Cities

Looking at the population and job growth of large cities proper, rather than their metro areas, uncovers some surprises. (2020)


Article

Rio's Olympics Line 4 Subway Mess - CityLab

Critics say the $3.1 billion Line 4 project prioritizes access to wealthy neighborhoods, neglecting the rest of the city’s transit needs. (2019)


Article

Venice Battles Flooding Amid Highest Tide in 50 Years - The New York Times (2019)

The mayor called for a state of emergency and the closing of all schools after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally ... (2019)


Article

Jane Jacobs Was Right: Diverse Urban Neighborhoods Foster Innovation

A new study finds evidence that Jane Jacobs was right about the dynamic and innovative qualities spurred by living in dense, urban neighborhoods. (2019)


Article

How California Became America’s Housing Market Nightmare - Bloomberg (2019)

California, the land of golden dreams, has become America’s worst housing nightmare. Recent wildfires have only heightened the stakes for a stat... (2019)


Article

Want a Better Bus System? Here's Where to Start. - CityLab

Why the Bus Got So Bad, and How to Save It JOHN SURICO OCT 10, 2019 TransitCenter’s Steven Higashide has created a how-to guide to help city... (2019)


Article

What's Behind Lyft's Battle Over Bikeshare Access - CityLab

Why did Lyft block users of a third-party app from accessing New York’s Citi Bike? It’s the start of what could be a fundamental showdown over mobi... (2019)


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Kathryn Mikesell: Brings global artists here, houses local artists affordably - Miami Today

Kathryn Mikesell: Brings global artists here, houses local artists affordably by at MiamiTodayNews.com. (2019)


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How Copenhagen plans to reach carbon-neutral status in just six years

Many cities are aiming for neutrality by 2030 or 2050. The Danish capital plans to be the first carbon-neutral capital in the world and to hit the ... (2019)


Article

An Atomic Anniversary in the City the Bomb Spared - CityLab

At the end of World War II, Kokura, Japan, escaped nuclear destruction not once, but twice. Every August, the modern city’s residents mark the anni... (2019)


Article

How to Understand Municipal Zoning Codes - CityLab

Don’t know your R1 from your FAR? We’re here to explain how zoning laws work, how these ordinances shape your city and neighborhood, and why we fig... (2019)


Video

Miami Shouldn't Exist — Here's Why It Does

Miami geography defies logic — no bedrock, no natural harbor, and land barely above sea level, yet it became the financial capital of Latin America... (2026)


Video

Top 10 Underrated Cities in Europe for Your Next Visit | MojoTravels

We're obviously aware of and deeply concerned about the global pandemic, and are choosing carefully what to publish as forms of escapism and entert... (2020)


Video

Honest Prague Guide: The Only Video You Need to Watch

Everything you need in just 1 video. Enjoy and share it with other friends traveling to Prague. 0:00 Welcome to Prague 0:20 Airport to City Cen... (2023)


Video

Why no one wants to host the Olympics

and should there be a permanent host? (2024)


Video

How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem

How Chicago Solves its Overheating Problem (2024)


Video

I Live Better In Thailand Than I Did In The U.S. - Here's How Much It Costs | Relocated

Jesse Schoberg, 41, relocated to Bangkok, Thailand at the beginning of 2022. He has been living and working abroad since 2008. He currently makes a... (2024)


Video

7 Things You Should NEVER Do In Madrid!

MadridRevealed7 things you should definitely avoid doing to have an authentic, memorable time. Venga, le... (2024)


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How London became the dirty money capital of the world | FT Film

Russian oligarchs and companies have been investing in London for two decades, encouraged by British politicians of all stripes, but critics say th... (2024)


Video

Mumbai, India's Transforming MEGACITY

Mumbai, India’s Transforming MEGACITYFive transportation megaprojects are under construction throughout Mumbai, a city of 25 million. This short do... (2023)


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International finance: Why oligarchs choose London for their dirty money

Britain is one of the best places in the world to launder dirty money. Our new film tells you why—and asks whether that's likely to change.00:00 - ... (2023)


Video

The $1.5 Billion Plan to Clean Paris' River

The $1.5 Billion Plan to Clean Paris' River (2023)


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Manaus: Why Brazil Built a City in the Middle of the Amazon

The Brazilian city of Manaus sits alone in the middle of the Amazon, and yet it still grew to become the seventh largest city in the country. So wh... (2023)


Video

Why Silicon Valley is here

Why Silicon Valley is here. One radio engineer had a plan. And it worked. (2023)


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New York's $3BN Skyscraper Explained

Is 270 Park Ave New York's comeback skyscraper? (2023)


Video

Why America's Biggest Cities Are Littered With Vacant Lots | WSJ

From New York to Austin, America’s biggest cities are littered with vacant plots of land because property tax bills can skyrocket once vacant lots ... (2023)


Video

The Battle for Las Vegas

The Battle for Las Vegas (2023)


Video

The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice

The $7BN Megaproject to Save Venice Planning to build a flood defence system for your city? You'd better watch this. (2023)


Video

Rome: Back-Street Riches

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide | In this third of three shows on the Eternal City, we'll explore this grand metropolis — so rich in art and cultu... (2023)


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Buenos Aires, Argentina's Megacity: Europe in the Americas

Buenos Aires was once a top-tier global city but has underperformed in the last century. (2023)


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Bangkok, Thailand - 8K Ultra HD Video 120 FPS (Capital of Thailand) by Drone

Bangkok 8K Ultra HD Video 120 FPS (Capital of Thailand) by Drone8K Video Ultra HD, 60fps, 120fps, 240fps for Your 8K Resolution Device: Apple TV, 8... (2023)


Video

Venice Explained

Explore with me the canals and squares of Venice to understand its architecture and its fascinating urban design.Subtitles available in several lan... (2023)


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Rome Explained

How did great Renaissance minds modernize Rome? Explore with me the streets and monuments of the Eternal City and understand its architectural char... (2023)


Video

Baku. Capital of Azerbaijan. Paris of the East

Baku has come a long way over the last 30 years. Now it's a world class capital city. Some of its modern buildings are absolute works of art like t... (2023)


Video

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - WE VISITED THE NEW YORK OF ASIA

In today's Malaysia vlog we are out in Kuala Lumpur City Centre exploring the beautiful KLCC park! then we check out KL Suria mega shopping mall. I... (2023)


Video

Italy is Building a New Tech Capital in Milan

This digital twin is turning an area of Milan into Italy's new tech capital. (2023)


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Why a Billionaire is Building a $400BN City in the US Desert

Why a Billionaire is Building a $400BN City in the US Desert We spoke to US billionaire Marc Lore about his plans to build Telosa... (2023)


Video

Dubai’s Radical Plan For 2040

Is it really possible to fix Dubai? (2023)


Video

How Singapore Solved Housing

How Singapore Solved Housing (2022)


Video

Cairo, Egypt's MEGACITY: Largest City in the Middle East

Cairo, Egypt is the capital of the Arab world and the largest desert city on the planet. For centuries it has thrived alongside the Nile, the world... (2022)


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Istanbul – Where East Meets West | Dhruv Rathee Discovers this City on the Bosphorus in Turkey

Follow Dhruv Rathee’s adventures in Turkey! Dhruv and his wife Juli visit the vibrant city of Istanbul. They take a stroll along the İstiklal Stree... (2022)


Podcast

Introduction - History of Venice Podcast

A short introductory episode for the History of Venice Podcast previewing what's coming up, who we are and why we chose this wonderful city and its... (2024)


Podcast

Depave Paradise

Mexico City is in a water crisis. Despite rains and floods, it is running out of drinking water. To solve the scarcity issue, the city began pipin... (2019)


Podcast

110- Structural Integrity - 99% Invisible | Podcast on Spotify

When it was built in 1977, Citicorp Center (later renamed Citigroup Center, now called 601 Lexington) was, at 59 stories, the seventh-tallest build... (2023)


Podcast

a16z Podcast: All about Bike Sharing – Andreessen Horowitz

This episode of the a16z Podcast — including city of Dallas councilmember Lee Kleinman, chairman of their Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and S... (2018)


Book

The High Cost of Free Parking - (book) by Donald C. Shoup

American drivers park for free on nearly ninety-nine percent of their car trips, and cities require developers to provide ample off-street parking ... (2018)


Book

Book: Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide - Brad Feld

Chris Heivly released Build the Fort: The Startup Community Builder’s Field Guide. I encourage you to get Chris’s book if you are a startup communi... (2023)


Book

Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, by Sam Anderson

Oklahoma City and Its Chaotic Founding, Its Apocalyptic Weather, Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class Metropolis ... (2018)


Website

Flood Factor - Find Your Home's Flood Factor

Flood Factor is a free online tool created by the nonprofit First Street Foundation that makes it easy for Americans to find their property’s past ... (2020)


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