Before we draw conclusions about the implications of social isolation, we should check our expectations of how, when and why neighbouring does or does not happen.
A homeless person near an elementary school in Fruitdale Park in Grants Pass, Ore.
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Legal precedents hold that criminalizing someone for their status, such as being homeless, is cruel and unusual punishment. But what if that status leads to actions like sleeping in public spaces?
Madrid city centre aerial panoramic view at sunset, 2020.
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One more reason not to drive into midtown Manhattan: Soon it will cost an extra $15 as New York City launches its long-debated congestion pricing system.
A front lawn can be a canvas for kitsch, elegance and everything in between.
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A new study shows how front yards can serve as windows into the inner lives of their residents – and their feelings about their home, neighborhood and city.
Maxim Samson speaks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about the hidden lines that explain variations in everything from access to education to animal species
Nashville is one of the fastest-growing U.S. cities and increasingly a destination for immigrants.
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The US economy relies on immigrants to fill jobs, but many of them are struggling with high rent burdens that make it harder to build productive lives and integrate into their communities.
Aedes aegypti, found across much of the U.S., spread Zika, dengue, chikungunya and other viruses.
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Female mosquitoes don’t want to lay their eggs alone, but they don’t want sites that are too crowded either. Understanding what guides their choice could inform new control strategies.
The Detroit River inundated Detroit’s Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood in 2021.
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Feelings of “time scarcity” are on the rise, but research shows that natural surroundings can help us to slow down.
Leaders speak during a plenary session at the COP28 UN climate summit, Dec. 13, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. COP28 was notable for being the first COP to provide a substantial platform for sub-national groups.
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Subnational authorities are leading the charge on a just transition and dealing with climate change impacts. It is time for this key role to be reflected in international climate negotiations.
‘Situationists’ believe the physical spaces around us, and how we interact with them, has a significant impact on how we feel.
Signs reflecting conspiracy theories around the 15-minute city are displayed outside Parliament Hill in May 2023. Alongside other comparable initiatives, 15-minute cities represent an effort to place collective health and well-being at the centre of urban planning.
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Stephen Appiah Takyi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) e Owusu Amponsah, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
The inability of city authorities to enforce land-use regulations has allowed people to carry out ecologically unfriendly activities along the water bodies.
Textured surfaces on city pavements can help make public space more accessible to disabled persons.
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Decades of activism have resulted in legislation and infrastructure to make cities more accessible, but the lived experiences of disabled residents shows there’s still a long way to go.
Rankings often focus on economic and developmental factors that overlook sustainability.
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