What’s amazing about it is that it was built with philanthropic dollars. This could be a model for other cities where tax dollars are scarce. Continue reading
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May 20, 2013
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Bionimbus protected data cloud to enable researchers to analyze cancer data
The University of Chicago has launched the first secure cloud-based computing system that enables researchers to access and analyze human genomic cancer information without the costly and cumbersome infrastructure normally needed to download and store … Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 17, 2013
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Maps: Growth of cycling and bike infrastructure in Portland since 1990
We often forget that great bike cities were not always so. They all had to start somewhere, work hard at it, and build up the infrastructure and bike culture, sometimes from a very low base. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMay 14, 2013
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New software spots, isolates cyber-attacks to protect networked control systems
Researchers have developed a software algorithm that detects and isolates cyber-attacks on networked control systems — which are used to coordinate transportation, power and other infrastructure across the United States. Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 7, 2013
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Engineers develop techniques to boost efficiency of cloud computing infrastructure
Computer scientists have developed a novel approach that allows the massive infrastructure powering cloud computing to run as much as 15 to 20 percent more efficiently. This novel model has already been applied at Google. Continue reading
Share on FacebookFebruary 20, 2013
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Separated bike lanes, slower vehicle speeds greatly reduce bicycle injuries
Using your bicycle to commute to work has numerous health and environmental benefits. Yet, the largest Canadian study on cycling injuries suggests cyclists are at risk of injury due to the lack of cycling infrastructure in large urban centers. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 30, 2013
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U.S. water supply not as threatened as believed, study finds
A research study adds a new twist to previous studies of the nation’s water supplies. The study finds that when infrastructure is included in the mix (reservoirs, dams, etc.), water vulnerability is less of a threat than previously believed. Continue reading
Share on FacebookOctober 18, 2012
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Bicycle infrastructure can reduce risk of cycling injuries by half, Canadian study finds
Certain types of routes carry much lower risk of injury for cyclists, according to a new study. The study analyzed the cause of 690 cycling injuries in Vancouver and Toronto from 2008 to 2009 and various route types and infrastructure. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJune 24, 2011
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How sprawl is like Bernie Madoff
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC
Here’s what Madoff did: He took people’s money, promising a return on investment. In other words, he borrowed it. But the returns were… Continue reading
April 6, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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Helsinki goes underground to save space, emissions
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC Helsinki leaders say they are out of space for much building above ground. The solution? Build below, especially for infrastructure that might be unsightly anyw… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 22, 2011
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A neighborhood tour of green infrastructure to control runoff
Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC In honor of World Water Day, check out this neat video of how green infrastructure can simultaneously bring amenities into a neighborhood while helping keep polluted runoff… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 18, 2011
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Upcoming webinar for World Water Day: a focus on urban water sustainability
Larry Levine, Senior Attorney, New York On Tuesday, March 22nd – in honor of World Water Day – I’ll be participating in an online panel discussion entitled “Cities and the Global Water Crisis: Managing a Vital Resource.”&n… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 14, 2011
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Running Out of Resin
Economics may not be the most interesting (or understandable) subject for some. But the concept of “supply and demand” is one that anyone can understand, even at a base level. Like all commerce, supply and demand is a vital idea in the business of recycling. But when it pertains to plastic bottles, there is an [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 24, 2010
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Trash Inc. Documents the Big Business of Trash
Have you ever gone to throw your trash or recycling away and wondered where “away” really is? CNBC’s new documentary, “Trash Inc: The Secret Life of Garbage” takes a look at “away” and what it looks like around the world, from New York City to Hawaii to Beijing. The industry, worth about $52 billion, is [...] Continue reading
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