More than half of Australian residents living in a large city would be open to forgoing their metropolitan lifestyles and moving to a smaller area in search of more affordable housing and better conditions for raising children.
Tag: Urban Populations
Highways through historically redlined areas likely cause air pollution disparities today
Historically “redlined” areas – neighborhoods with primarily Black or immigrant communities – are exposed to more air pollution than other urban neighborhoods. According to research published in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology, the cause could relate to nearby highways or industrial parks.
Pedestrian injuries from falls versus motor vehicle collisions: are we lacking critical policy and interventions?
Using Emergency Medical Services (EMS) data, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health compared the national burden of pedestrian injuries from motor vehicles to that of pedestrian falls occurring on streets and sidewalks and found that the probability of a pedestrian suffering a severe injury is higher for motor vehicle collisions as compared to falls.
Mesoamerica a model for modern metropolises
Jakarta … San Francisco … Shanghai … Phoenix … Houston. These major cities and others around the globe have many similarities, but they share one particular commonality that is concerning for residents. They are among the global cities most affected by climate change.
Newly discovered ancient Amazonian cities reveal how urban landscapes were built without harming nature
A newly discovered network of “lost” ancient cities in the Amazon could provide a pivotal new insight into how ancient civilisations combined the construction of vast urban landscapes while living alongside nature.
15-minute city within reach for Vancouver
The idea of a 15-minute city – one where everyone’s essential needs can be met within walking distance – is within reach for Vancouver, but more needs to be done to provide access in neighbourhoods with higher proportions of children, older adults, and racialized populations.