Category: Urban Planning
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Why NYC Needs a New Approach to Public Infrastructure: Lessons from a 10-Year Pipe Installation
Why does it take nearly a decade to install a mere 500 feet of pipes in one of the world’s most advanced cities, New York City? This ordeal not only exposes systemic inefficiencies and bureaucratic pitfalls but also underscores the pressing need for reform in the way public infrastructure projects are managed. The current process…
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Why Our Roads Are Failing Us: The Perils of Outdated Research and Poor Urban Planning
Despite decades of technological and infrastructural advancements, the safety of U.S. roads remains a contentious and troubling issue. The alarming rise in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities signals that something is fundamentally wrong with how we approach road design and urban planning. The primary factor behind this failure is reliance on outdated research and misguided priorities…
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Rethinking Urban Safety: The Case for Bollards in Pedestrian Protection
When considering the safety measures in urban settings, the conversation often shifts towards high-tech solutions or policy changes aimed at reducing vehicle speeds and enhancing public surveillance. However, are these measures enough to guarantee the safety of pedestrians from vehicular threats? This perspective is gradually shifting towards more concrete solutions—quite literally—in the form of bollards.…