Eric Jaffe
Eric Jaffe is a contributing writer to The Atlantic Cities and the author of The King's Best Highway: The Lost History of the Boston Post Road, the Route That Made America. He lives in New York.
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Why Sewage Plants Are Especially Vulnerable to Climate Change
Nearly 11 billion gallons of waste spilled into waterways after Superstorm Sandy, according to a new report.
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The Flashing Yellow Turn Signal: Good for Drivers, Bad for Pedestrians
Drivers focus so much on oncoming cars that they fail to notice walkers.
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There's a Good Reason We're Anxious About Expanding Subway Cell Service
People have an especially hard time ignoring half a conversation because we can't predict what's coming next.
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The Man Who Turns Toronto's Sewers Into Art
Michael Cook documents city pipes to raise awareness of water infrastructure problems.
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Ho Chi Minh City Scrambling to Put Transit in Place Before People Start Buying Cars
"Once people get into a car, it's hard to get them out."
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Housing Status Plays a Surprisingly Large Role in Post-Disaster Distress
Traditionally, researchers have focused on race, class, and gender to explain mental anguish. A new study suggests they've ignored an key factor.
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Skyscraper Trees: Good or Gimmicky?
Debating the merits of planting forests on the sides of tall buildings.
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Do Long Commutes Discourage Married Women From Working?
A new study finds that they do — to a very considerable extent.
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5 Sustainable Infrastructure Projects Other Cities Might Want to Copy
BRT-Lite in Lagos, zero-carbon in Masdar, recycling in Curitiba, and more.
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Photo or Painting? With These Cityscapes, It's Almost Impossible to Tell
British painter Nathan Walsh brings a photo-realism style to urban landscapes.
