Topic: density
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Maps
Mapping the Census: A Dot for Every Person
A perfect representation of density.
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Do Places Seem Farther Away When You Have to Walk to Get There?
Turns out pedestrians who live in cities consistently over-estimate the amount of time it takes to walk somewhere. Why this matters to density.
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Why Denser Cities Are Smarter and More Productive
Another wrinkle in the density discussion.
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Urban Wonk
The Case for Listening to NIMBYs
We’ll never make much progress by ignoring them.
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Maps
The Real Reason Cities Lean Democratic
How politics are inseparable from density, and what this means for Republicans.
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Charts
America's Truly Densest Metros
New Census data offers insight on a better way to measure the density of U.S. cities.
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New Research Finds Urban Form Plays Little Role in Sustainability
The compactness of cities may not be a determining factor when it comes to energy use.
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The Limits of Density
Denser cities are more productive, more innovative, and more energy efficient. But only up to a point.
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Maps
New York City: The Nation's Second Leading Tech Hub
In the last few years, New York has risen to prominence in the world of tech start-ups.
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U.S. Urban Population Is Up ... But What Does 'Urban' Really Mean?
Census definitions include a wide spectrum of places that count as cities.
