Should the U.S. Build More Public Housing? City Beautiful 2022-07-09 | Sign up to Morning Brew for free today: morningbrewdaily.com/citybeautifulI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulWatch on Nebula: https://nebula.app/videos/citybeautiful-should-the-us-build-public-housing-againPublic Housing in the United States for being underfunded, crime-ridden, and poorly maintained. But with the housing crisis continuing to worsen, is it time to reconsider this housing option?Resources on this topic:Noah Smith’s proposal: noahpinion.substack.com/p/a-singapore-plan-for-public-housing?s=rcityobservatory.org/the-mortgage-interest-deduction-smaller-but-even-more-unfairhousingmatters.urban.org/articles/role-housing-choice-vouchers-addressing-americas-rental-housing-crisisny.curbed.com/2020/2/27/21138164/nycha-new-york-city-public-housing-architecturehttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2021/01/14/four-reasons-why-more-public-housing-isnt-the-solution-to-affordability-concerns/cbpp.org/research/housing/an-agenda-for-the-future-of-public-housingcbpp.org/research/housing/more-housing-vouchers-most-important-step-to-help-more-people-afford-stable-homesprospect.org/infrastructure/america-needs-social-housingmedium.com/radical-urbanist/want-to-fix-the-housing-crisis-build-more-public-housing-a646e19d6d2bnytimes.com/2021/01/04/opinion/public-housing-faircloth-amendment-repeal.htmlnextcity.org/urbanist-news/what-is-the-faircloth-amendmentProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Standard Studios.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
How to Fix Americas Worst Streets City Beautiful 2024-06-14 | Receive 10% off anything on bellroy.com: bit.ly/48mPqJQ Suburban arterial roads, sometimes known as "stroads," are some of the most dangerous streets in a city's network. Cars drive on them fast, and there is often limited facilities for those walking and on bikes. But they can be fixed!Streetmix: streetmix.netProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Are the Suburbs Getting Worse?* City Beautiful 2024-05-31 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-are-the-suburbs-getting-worseCul-de-sacs, loops, and separated subdivisions make it difficult for people to walk and bike in the suburbs. We've known this for decades. Have we improved our suburban street patterns in recent decades? I conducted a study to find out! I published the study in the Journal of Urban Morphology: journal.urbanform.org/index.php/jum/article/view/7826Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Is Europe Sprawling? City Beautiful 2024-04-27 | Learn more about Cornell Urban Studies Summer Programs here: https://aap.cornell.edu/academics/crp/urban-studies-summer-programsThe United States is known for its sprawl, but what about Europe? Cities in Europe are sprawling, but differently than U.S. cities. How so? And what can they do about it?Resources on this topic:- Clifton, Kelly, et al. "Quantitative analysis of urban form: a multidisciplinary review." Journal of Urbanism 1.1 (2008): 17-45.- journals.plos.org/sustainabilitytransformation/article?id=10.1371/journal.pstr.0000034- sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204622001815?casa_token=2wcg5qZrDDgAAAAA:fOqCuA5_1tAvEtzGqp5A5FRyYMh3-YG_ldfW0xryygHDrTaMuOGKNtjl5y-eQLESDZKYQBtJ- mdpi.com/2073-445X/10/2/127- sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204622001815?casa_token=UN_o9GDKGUgAAAAA:Ti3Gyz0wSYpPluDdohkempMgGyY5PYxVYvyKO4OqvECKzdpPKYjOH4QMycKzirxX7meG4psw- sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0169204622001815?casa_token=2wcg5qZrDDgAAAAA:fOqCuA5_1tAvEtzGqp5A5FRyYMh3-YG_ldfW0xryygHDrTaMuOGKNtjl5y-eQLESDZKYQBtJProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
How to Remove a Highway City Beautiful 2024-04-15 | Receive 10% off anything on bellroy.com: bit.ly/3LYgYNhHighways are a blight on the urban landscape and are difficult to tear down. But there are some factors that can make a highway easier to tear down, and that's what this video is all about.Resources on this topic:Freeways Without Futures: cnu.org/our-projects/highways-boulevards/freeways-without-futuresHow Highway Removal Is Changing Our Cities: https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/2020-03-deconstruction-ahead-urban-highway-removal-changing-citiesThe Economic Case for Removing Highways: smartgrowthamerica.org/five-cities-argue-the-economic-case-to-tear-down-a-highwayRochester Inner Loop North project: innerloopnorth.com/aboutI-81 Syracuse project: webapps.dot.ny.gov/i-81-viaduct-project-overviewI-81: syracuse.com/news/2023/07/new-york-starts-225-billion-interstate-81-rebuild-despite-court-challenges.htmlI-81: nytimes.com/2023/06/03/nyregion/syracuse-interstate-81.htmlBuffalo Skyway: wivb.com/news/higgins-kennedy-put-the-brakes-on-tearing-down-the-skywayMy favorite graph: sightline.org/2011/07/13/wsdot-vs-realityClaiborne Avenue Alliance: claiborneavenuealliance.comRestoring Our Community Coalition Buffalo: roccbuffalo.orgConnect Oakland: http://www.connectoakland.org/about/vision-2Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Why Shopping Malls Refuse to Die City Beautiful 2024-03-22 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-shopping-malls-refuse-to-dieSome shopping malls have closed, but others remain full and thriving. Why? And can adaptive reuse breathe new life into dying malls while making them mixed use urban centers?Resources on this topic:businessinsider.com/american-mall-decline-150-left-10-years-how-many-2022-10)https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-02/us-shopping-centre-turned-into-school-with-transformation/100046028highlandatx.com/a-rich-historywatermark.silverchair.com/i1943-4618-17-2-83.pdfstonecreekllc.com/shopping-mall-redevelopment-and-re-use-projectscnn.com/2023/08/20/business/shopping-mall-retail-growth/index.htmlcoresight.com/research/the-state-of-the-american-mall-competitive-attractive-and-here-to-stayProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Should Cities be Circles? City Beautiful 2024-02-28 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-should-cities-be-circlesMost cities have streets that are in a grid pattern, cul-de-sacs, or organic jumble. But cities could be arranged as circles, in a radial-concentric configuration. In fact, there are examples throughout history of cities being designed this way. What are the advantages, and why aren't they more popular?Resources on this topic:sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191261513002154?casa_token=RciD1AdwrPsAAAAA:FIyGSVpuz_BgelZmWetnS1xArN7tT8ra8Fd3uuKjJ_JVApJwVrQuFqRK51gco-PuE2R1ov-bsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0966692315001544?casa_token=-sZevwE7RpAAAAAA:p0FxEL8Kth7lzhozWTRo_dc8kGHsiSGwI8yNH4GOJD2FdcPT638EcakuOl-fYxV6Sv6KDrR-sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030438001400297X?casa_token=UoZqGC2PJGgAAAAA:PUkeVeyFMTkhIUKrv8Um_DXiD2tDIEZtLCsjEcBkDSW_Gvj5mNIf7GK4BVvKpw6IgNzSi90dsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191261513002154?casa_token=sSivpFk4gJEAAAAA:v9pIitAexoFXhgBJLfvKVnjmXJXQsQ6m1owrRrJVpjSy2bieBprEOuJWq8-VTcVo03vEihGDweb.archive.org/web/20110629113720/http://people.hofstra.edu/geotrans/eng/ch6en/conc6en/burgess.htmlProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Can You Buy A City? City Beautiful 2024-02-09 | Video Description: Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 30% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/citybeautifulIf you had enough money, could you buy an entire city? Or maybe just a small town? Is something really a city if one person owns all the property?Resources on this topic:loveproperty.com/gallerylist/51810/entire-villages-and-towns-for-sale-that-you-can-actually-buypeople.com/home/town-california-campo-sale-16-acresjournals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0885412213512331?casa_token=orUG7_ojXIIAAAAA:mGWy0fn3nukPe6bOCJENF69De_vi8kU6AIG3wfhAqiRXy-N2D6-8ouS7uakrMA7wZ6uI0AjvEXMnyc.gov/assets/finance/downloads/pdf/reports/reports-property-tax/nyc_property_fy22.pdfopendatanetwork.com/entity/1600000US2622000/Detroit_MI/finance.michigan_property_tax.total_taxable_value?year=2022senate.ga.gov/committees/Documents/CarlVinsonSummaryMunicipalIncorporationProceduresbyState.pdfProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
How Much Should a Parking Space Cost? City Beautiful 2024-01-20 | The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare" https://skl.sh/citybeautiful01241Which cities have the most expensive parking spaces, both on the street and in garages/lots? And what is the right price to charge for parking? This video answers those questions!Resources on this topic:parkopedia.comShoup, D. (2021). High cost of free parking. Routledge.Chicago (amazon.com/High-Cost-Free-Parking-Updated/dp/193236496X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=OT4IM18XNK45&keywords=the+high+cost+of+free+parking&qid=1703393857&sprefix=the+high+cost+of+free+parkin%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1)https://edc.nyc/article/new-yorkers-and-their-carsbloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-16/where-to-park-in-nyc-rise-in-new-cars-outdoor-dining-deepen-nightmaretandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/01944363.2013.787307vox.com/2014/6/27/5849280/why-free-parking-is-bad-for-everyonehttp://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/37638/1/Parking Issues and Policies.pdf#page=152sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965856415303396?casa_token=I00D9L0vgEsAAAAA:QK8Ain5eQvykdlGGiMZAIRd5oY3PzU9-t5sYcvTMe3mquk0x-dF9h6shNY6WvmVKGFG61bKrsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0967070X11001090?casa_token=gvqjiJ3dkj8AAAAA:l36lGzv1Q7CRaFZyC3eyRIsi3ev8yCHQlQWVfwAGknMDvg5_oQ8_HVag1RvkQzUU56tX4uWiww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2020-06/Impacts_of_Parking_Pricing_Based_on_a_Review_of_the_Empirical_Literature_Policy_Brief.pdfProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
How London Was Rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 City Beautiful 2023-12-24 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-how-london-was-rebuilt-after-the-great-fire-of-1666The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed central London. Several intrepid designers saw the rebuilding process as an opportunity to fix the old city's problems. None of these plans were ever adopted. Why?Resources on this topic:discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10099694/3/Hebbert_The long after-life of Christopher Wren's short-lived London plan of 1666_AAM.pdfThe Making of Urban America, John Reps. (amazon.com/Making-America-History-Planning-United/dp/0691006180)cambridge.org/core/journals/historical-journal/article/abs/quantitative-reasoning-and-commercial-logic-in-rebuilding-plans-after-the-great-fire-of-london-1666/405A86E7219756014D3F9F836DF5CCB3Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Are Elevated or Underground Metro Systems Better? City Beautiful 2023-12-05 | Get your $100 donation matched with Givewell! To claim your match, go to http://www.givewell.org/citybeautiful and don’t forget to select “YouTube” and “City Beautiful”. Thanks!Chicago is one of the only cities in the world with elevated metro lines running through downtown. Why is that? Are underground lines better than above ground?Resources on this topic:architecture.org/learn/resources/buildings-of-chicago/building/the-chicago-lhttps://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/much-london-underground-actually-over-23421498#:~:text=That's because most of it,actually runs above the Overgroundjournals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0042098013484543?casa_token=gFvZu3aJMGoAAAAA:Kmbz6Es-u6Ns2hjUpf6H_xvAnXQLkqUURBidQI7U5rjGAAfoumoi0c_EZwSaxALfk748Sy63svwhttps://australasiantransportresearchforum.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ATRF2016_Full_papers_resubmission_129.pdfthestar.com/news/gta/higher-and-faster-elevated-transit-isn-t-always-smarter/article_d11bf146-669f-5b7d-bb65-310405deb8f9.html#:~:text=Elevated transit is generally considered,It also avoids traffic delaysny.curbed.com/2018/6/27/17507424/new-york-city-elevated-train-history-transportationProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Opening Pokemon Packs — Q & A Livestream! City Beautiful 2023-11-28 | Let's talk about cities and open some Pokemon packs! Pidove is the most urban Pokemon (in my opinion) so I'm going to be opening packs and counting how many Pidoves I can find. In between packs, I'll take questions about cities, city planning, the channel, and more!
Will Lagos be the first city to 100 million? City Beautiful 2023-11-10 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-will-lagos-be-the-first-city-to-100-millionDemographers believe that African cities will be some of the largest in the world by 2100, and soon after Lagos, Nigeria could cross the 100 million people barrier. Why Lagos? And what will it be like?Resources on this topic:journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0956247816684711journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/095624781666355npr.org/2023/04/05/1168116175/lagos-the-biggest-city-in-nigeria-is-experiencing-a-population-boomhttps://insights.som.yale.edu/insights/what-should-we-understand-about-urbanization-in-chinaoecd.org/china/42607972.pdfen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_total_fertility_rateresearchgate.net/publication/273682019_Living_conditions_and_public_health_status_in_three_urban_slums_of_Lagos_Nigeriahttps://businessday.ng/maritime/article/four-new-deep-seaports-set-to-attract-investments/#:~:text=The four deep seaports are,Deep Seaport in Rivers State.economist.com/special-report/2020/03/26/africa-is-changing-so-rapidly-it-is-becoming-hard-to-ignorepnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.2214254120, archdaily.com/966346/african-urbanism-preserving-cultural-heritage-in-the-age-of-megacitiesProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Should I get a degree in city planning? Q & A Livestream! City Beautiful 2023-11-02 | This is an opportunity to ask questions about what it's like to get a degree in city planning. It's led by me, Dave Amos, the producer of City Beautiful. In addition to my role as producer, I'm an Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. I also have three planning degrees and an architecture degrees, so degree advising comes naturally to me. Let's talk about it!
Can We Fix Zoning By Tweaking a Few Numbers? City Beautiful 2023-10-29 | Receive 10% off anything on bellroy.com: bit.ly/3LYgYNhZoning codes are often obscure and complicated. But if you change a few key parameters, you change things like residential density in the suburbs. This video demonstrates how those numbers shape our cities.Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Why Dont Cities Use Hexagon Blocks? City Beautiful 2023-10-08 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-dont-cities-use-hexagon-blocksMost cities have streets with gridded, organic, or cul-de-sac patterns. Why don't they use hexagons? They can be tiled indefinitely and create safer intersections.This video relied on this great article:Ben-Joseph, E., & Gordon, D. (2000). Hexagonal planning in theory and practice. Journal of Urban Design, 5(3), 237-265.Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Why Are Boston Streets So Confusing? City Beautiful 2023-09-26 | Compare news coverage. Spot media bias. Avoid algorithms. Try Ground News today and get 30% off your subscription by going to https://ground.news/citybeautifulBoston is notorious for its confusing street network. Why did it end up with one, when cities like New York and Philadelphia didn't?Resources on this topic:injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/injuryprev/23/3/179.full.pdfProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
The Highway Fight that Changed Cities Forever City Beautiful 2023-09-10 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-the-highway-fight-that-changed-cities-foreverJane Jacobs and Robert Moses were influential in the destiny of New York City, and battled it out directly over the Lower Manhattan Expressway. This battle would come to define the fault lines of U.S. city planning.Resources on this topic:This is an excellent read for more information: Dory, J. (2018). Clash of urban philosophies: Moses versus Jacobs. Journal of Planning History, 17(1), 20-41.Also:Scheper, G. L. (2008). A divergence of modernities: Jane Jacobs, Robert Moses, and the re-visioning of New York City. Community college humanities review, 28, 92-106.Chicago Flint, A. (2009). Wrestling with Moses: How Jane Jacobs took on New York's master builder and transformed the American city. Random House.Chicago Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Billionaires Building New California City? City Beautiful 2023-09-02 | For information from the group developing the city, see https://californiaforever.com.There's obviously more to say about this project than I can in one minute. Here are some other articles about the project:abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/billionaires-build-new-city-rural-california-convince-voters-102866927abc7news.com/travis-air-force-base-flannery-associates-solano-county-land-purchase-california-forever-website/13724300
Can Infill Development Save Cities? City Beautiful 2023-08-31 | Learn more about SGC’s work at sgc.ca.govVacant lots and underused parking lots can be redeveloped into housing, offices, shopping and more. When that happens, the environmental and social benefits are immense. This video is all about the policies that can make infill development possible.Watch this on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-can-infill-development-save-citiesCheck out CityNerd's video here: youtube.com/watch?v=iEUg9ymgrXkResources on this topic:https://grandchallenges.ucla.edu/happenings/2016/10/24/the-now-institute-and-sustainable-la-grand-challenge-launch-visions-for-a-sustainable-la/newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/media/research/epr/03v09n2/0306glae.pdfhttps://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/bigideas/to-improve-housing-affordability-we-need-better-alignment-of-zoning-taxes-and-subsidies/latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-02-06/san-jose-housing-development-urban-planning-nimbyismcbo.gov/publication/58861#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20CO2%20emissions%20from%20transportation%20in%20the%20United,second%20largest%20source%20that%20year.This video was produced with the California Strategic Growth Council.Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Sully Israel in consultation with the SGC.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Real Estate Development, Explained City Beautiful 2023-08-25 | Visit brilliant.org/citybeautiful to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.Watch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-real-estate-development-explainedCity planners don't build cities, real estate developers do. This video takes you through the real estate development process and all of its many challenges.Resources on this topic:This video relies on "Professional Real Estate Development: The ULI Guide for Business" by Richard B. Peisner and David Hamilton americas.uli.org/professional-real-estate-developmentAs well as my knowledge from my graduate-level real estate development class at the University of Oregon. Go Ducks!Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Can we fit ENTIRE cities in a single building? (Arcologies) City Beautiful 2023-08-16 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-can-we-fit-entire-cities-in-a-single-buildingArcologies—self-contained mega-cities—have appeared in Sim City, Bladerunner, and sci-fi novels. Where did this idea come from, and will we all be living in an Arcology someday?Isaac Arthur video on arcologies: youtube.com/watch?v=TqKQ94DtS54Resources on this topic:https://www.organism.earth/library/document/arcology#p2-ch0-1Paolo Soleri, Arcology: City in the Image of Mansimcity.fandom.com/wiki/Arcologyjfsdigital.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/3jfs-daffara-2022-07-12ver1.1.pdfsearch.informit.org/doi/epdf/10.3316/informit.171460620144408nytimes.com/2012/02/16/garden/an-early-eco-city-faces-the-future.html?scp=1&sq=arcosanti&st=csearcosanti.org/arco-agritecturebbc.com/future/article/20221028-will-we-ever-live-in-city-sized-buildingsProduced by Dave Amos, Hannah Woolsey, and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
The Most Expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. City Beautiful 2023-08-03 | If you want to learn more about 90210, check out my recent video: youtube.com/watch?v=b8_NBbqYkMwThis list comes from: ktla.com/news/list-of-most-expensive-zip-codes-released-guess-how-many-are-in-california
Why is Beverly Hills So Rich and Famous? City Beautiful 2023-07-28 | Visit brilliant.org/citybeautiful to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.Watch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-is-beverly-hills-so-rich-and-famousBeverly Hills is known in pop culture (Clueless, Real Housewives) as being a haven for the rich, famous, and influential. How did it get that way? Is it harder to plan a city full of gated homes?Resources on this topic:http://www.beverlyhills.org/citymanager/aboutbeverlyhills/historyofbeverlyhills/?NFR=1beverlyhillshistoricalsociety.org/historykcet.org/shows/lost-la/view-park-black-beverly-hillslaist.com/news/criminal-justice/black-people-comprised-nearly-90-percent-arrests-by-beverly-hills-police-rodeo-drive-team-crump-racial-profilingnewspress.com/beverly-hills-the-city-with-the-worst-income-inequality-in-californiakcet.org/shows/lost-la/why-isnt-there-a-freeway-to-beverly-hillshuffpost.com/entry/swimming-pools-la-los-angeles_n_4386306nytimes.com/2022/06/14/us/water-conservation-california.htmlla.curbed.com/2015/4/2/9974370/drought-shaaaaamela.curbed.com/2015/10/30/9905272/beverly-hills-water-conservationla.curbed.com/2015/1/9/10003760/inside-the-nightmarish-dystopia-of-las-richest-neighborhood-1prnewswire.com/news-releases/housing-group-announces-lawsuit-against-beverly-hills-over-inadequate-planning-for-housing-301726399.htmltherealdeal.com/la/2023/02/02/builders-remedy-test-case-heats-up-in-beverly-hillsopr.ca.gov/ceqa/ceqa-housing.htmlProduced by Dave Amos, Hannah Woolsey, and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
I DESTROYED a European City with U.S. Planning (in Townscaper) City Beautiful 2023-07-15 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-i-destroyed-a-european-city-with-us-planning-in-townscaperTownscaper is a wonderful little game for making charming, walkable cities. But what if you tried to add public housing projects, freeways and sprawl?Get Townscaper: townscapergame.comVideos referenced:Can we fix the suburbs?: youtu.be/jNuRpYaPLuAShould the US Build More Public Housing: youtube.com/watch?v=kw0KqSNHXqgWhy did we build "The Projects": youtu.be/7eGTU_uXLKkTransit-Oriented Development: youtu.be/RYsqWIGyRVkProduced by Hannah Woolsey, Dave Amos, and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Hannah Woolsey and Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
A Complete History of Paris City Beautiful 2023-06-29 | Visit brilliant.org/citybeautiful to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.Watch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-history-of-paris-ancient-rome-to-the-presentCheck out my Great Cities video on Paris (On Nebula): nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-how-boulevards-changed-paris-foreverParis is an amazing city with an incredible history. This video tracks that history year by year as it grew from a trading post on the outer reaches of the Roman Empire to the City of Light.Resources on this topic:Paris: Biography of a City by Colin Jones (amazon.com/Paris-Biography-City-Colin-Jones/dp/0143036718)Walks Through Lost Paris by Leonard Pitt (amazon.com/Walks-Through-Lost-Paris-Historic/dp/1593761031/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YCWF02NBU1SZ&keywords=walks+through+lost+paris&qid=1686760535&sprefix=walks+through+lost+paris%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1)wri.org/insights/paris-15-minute-cityhttps://www.comeetie.fr/galerie/BatiParis/#12/48.8586/2.3577Produced by Hannah Woolsey, Dave Amos, and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Hannah Woolsey and Dave AmosSelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Narrowest Streets in the World City Beautiful 2023-06-26 | For more narrow street goodness, check out my longer form video on the topic: youtube.com/watch?v=iv9fWEekFUM
Can U.S. Cities Build Narrow European Streets? City Beautiful 2023-06-14 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-can-us-cities-build-narrow-european-streetsU.S. streets are often wide and meant primarily for cars. Many European cities have charming, narrow streets that give pedestrians priority. Can U.S. cities find ways to add these narrow streets into our existing networks? And what would they gain if they did?I'm on Patreon! Consider supporting: patreon.com/citybeautifulResources on this topic:mycentraljersey.com/story/things-to-do/2018/12/26/elfreths-alley-philadelphia/2148575002strongtowns.org/journal/2015/3/17/some-thoughts-on-narrow-streetsmantecabulletin.com/opinion/local-columns/alleys-the-good-the-bad-the-uglydesigningbuildings.co.uk/wiki/The_history_of_the_dimensions_and_design_of_roads,_streets_and_carriagewaysphilly.curbed.com/maps/philadelphia-most-beautiful-alley-streetsProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Why are LAs new bus stops so controversial? City Beautiful 2023-05-27 | Resources on this topic:nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/la-sombrita-bus-los-angeles.htmljalopnik.com/las-la-sombrita-bus-shelters-arent-good-enough-but-the-1850467865independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/los-angeles-transportation-la-sombrita-backlash-b2344259.htmlProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Can we fix the suburbs? City Beautiful 2023-05-20 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-can-we-fix-the-suburbsThe suburbs are boring, single use, car oriented, low density, and segregated. How can we solve these problems and turn them from a liability to an asset. Or is it not possible at all?I'm on Patreon! Consider supporting: patreon.com/citybeautifulResources on this topic:mcall.com/2021/05/26/bill-white-discoveries-from-returning-to-my-childhood-home-in-the-suburban-experiment-of-levittownstrongtowns.org/journal/2020/5/20/7-rules-for-rehabilitating-suburbia-md2020bdcnetwork.com/california-strip-mall-goes-multifamily-residentialnpr.org/2022/09/29/1125930181/affordable-housing-shortage-california-commercial-real-estate-zoning-lawshttps://www.brookings.edu/essay/trend-1-separate-and-unequal-neighborhoods-are-sustaining-racial-and-economic-injustice-in-the-us/https://www.brookings.edu/essay/homeownership-racial-segregation-and-policies-for-racial-wealth-equity/Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Why Are College Towns So Great? City Beautiful 2023-04-27 | Visit brilliant.org/citybeautiful to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.Watch this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-are-college-towns-so-greatWatch my NEXT video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-can-we-fix-the-suburbsMany people have fond memories of the time they spent in small college towns in the United States, attending university. Many people want to live in them after they graduate. What makes a college town different than a regular small town, and why are they so desirable?Resources on this topic:bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-09-08/america-s-biggest-college-townshttps://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/119078/1/ERSA2010_0204.pdfdenvergazette.com/news/crime/investigation-into-march-6-riot-near-cu-boulder-ending-10-arrested-4-suspended/article_1eed50a6-ea57-11eb-9d72-c7e342f1f750.htmljournals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0096144205281664?casa_token=g-fCdlF6CM0AAAAA:Uul29_lvRH6U7QgAQ5PIYgHnp66nw9WfS2s8v-Ed1bnAjx79j32lDp9yAvj9ARUp2-_S1d1O3XYProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
How NIMBYs weaponize historic districts City Beautiful 2023-04-14 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $20 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-how-nimbys-weaponize-historic-districts---Watch Cynical Historian's video here: youtube.com/watch?v=zl_ATg8DQEYSpecial thanks to Michael Andersen of Sightline Institute---I'm on Patreon! Consider supporting: patreon.com/citybeautiful---Marking a building as historic can make a lot of sense, but it gets more complicated when cities try to mark an entire district as historic. And sometimes historic districts can be created not for the preservation of history, but for the preservation of demographics and property values.---Resources on this topic:ny.curbed.com/2017/11/7/16616314/old-penn-station-history-photos-mckimgo.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE|A657632786&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=fulltext&issn=20955405&p=AONE&sw=w&casa_token=5lTiVQ8KLvEAAAAA:49cftuHVTJj8eVgbE-5B89FvVgnbLov4zIK_liwQRZz2XyxPLPDbvmAH4GHtG2YJRDV0F4WuU3I0c03IOwpaloaltoonline.com/news/2022/03/22/citing-sb9-concerns-palo-alto-moves-to-expand-historic-registrycityofpasadena.net/city-manager/news/pasadena-cements-landmark-district-exemptions-from-sb-9sightline.org/2021/10/19/bogus-historic-districts-the-new-exclusionary-zoninghistoriclaurelhurst.com/single-post/2017/05/25/will-historic-district-stop-demolitionsdocs.wixstatic.com/ugd/a5115d_73e49eab474446a499bdb23200be2f88.pdf---Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
Why Did Humans Invent Cities? City Beautiful 2023-03-18 | Subscribe to Nebula and get $10 off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-did-humans-invent-citiesCities are a relatively new invention, by human standards. Why did Neolithic people 11,000 years ago decide to give up their nomadic, hunter-gatherer lives and start to settle? And what were these early cities like?Resources on this topic:ourworldindata.org/urbanizationhistory.com/news/prehistoric-ages-timeline#:~:text=During this era%2C early humans,and were hunters and gatherers, scientificamerican.com/article/an-ancient-proto-city-reveals-the-origin-of-homeThe City Shaped by Spiro Kostof amazon.com/City-Shaped-Patterns-Meanings-Through/dp/0821220160/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25ALPSJ3L24M4&keywords=the+city+shaped&qid=1679087146&sprefix=the+city+shaped%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1theguardian.com/cities/2015/feb/16/whats-the-oldest-city-in-the-worldthoughtco.com/eridu-iraq-earliest-city-in-mesopotamia-170802Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.Trans rights.
U.S. Zoning, Explained City Beautiful 2023-02-28 | Go to http://hensonshaving.com/citybeautiful and enter "CITYBEAUTIFUL" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. (Note: you must add both the 100 blade pack and the razor for the discount to apply.)Watch this ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-us-zoning-explainedI'm on Patreon: patreon.com/citybeautifulResources on this topic:whyy.org/articles/before-the-viral-video-black-mount-laurel-residents-rewrote-the-law-on-fair-housingProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Why Nobody Lives in Venice City Beautiful 2023-02-17 | Subscribe to Nebula for 40% off at: go.nebula.tv/citybeautifulWatch this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-nobody-lives-in-veniceResources on this topic:Best book on Venice: “Venice: A New History” by Thomas F. Madden. amazon.com/Venice-History-Thomas-F-Madden-ebook/dp/B007V65SLC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1COBPWAV2TW7Z&keywords=venice+a+new+history&qid=1676578243&sprefix=venice+a+new+history%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1thoughtco.com/history-of-venice-1221659#:~:text=The%20Origins%20of%20Venice,islands%20in%20the%20Venice%20lagoonstatista.com/statistics/732406/overnight-tourist-arrivals-in-venice-italy/#:~:text=Overall%2C%20combined%20arrivals%20by%20domestic,remaining%20below%20pre%2Dpandemic%20levelshttps://www.tuttitalia.it/veneto/40-venezia/statistiche/popolazione-andamento-demografico/https://www.comune.venezia.it/it/node/40751sci-hub.hkvisa.net/10.1080/09669582.2020.1860068mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/24/6937bbc.com/future/article/20220927-italys-plan-to-save-venice-from-sinkingafar.com/magazine/venice-no-longer-risks-losing-unesco-statusinsider.com/venice-hired-armed-guards-tourists-locals-overcrowding-2021-8npr.org/2022/07/03/1109615164/italy-venice-travel-new-rulessci-hub.hkvisa.net/10.1080/09669582.2020.1860068 nature.com/articles/s41599-020-00640-6http://www.santachiaramurano.com/history-of-murano.htmlProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
An Introduction to District Heating Systems City Beautiful 2023-01-25 | Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video! Get my exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/citybeautiful - it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.Watch Undecided with Matt Ferrell's video on energy storage here: youtube.com/watch?v=B3JlTVt0jLwWatch this video on Nebula ad free! nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-an-introduction-to-district-heating-systemsI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulDistrict heating is the process of heating buildings by capturing waste heat from a power plant through co-generation. That heat is transmitted via steam or hot water. Many cities in the world have used this system, and it's increasingly attractive when paired with low-carbon power sources. Is steam the technology of the future?Resources on this topic:untappedcities.com/2021/07/09/new-york-city-steam-systemeyeonhousing.org/2022/09/almost-even-split-between-natural-gas-and-electric-heating-systems-in-new-homesburnhamnationwide.com/final-review-blog/-benefits-of-district-energy-systemsgeothermal-energy.org/pdf/IGAstandard/ISS/2001Romania/bloomquist_dh.pdfsciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876610218305095iea.org/reports/district-heatingiea.org/reports/heatingnytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-reduce-your-carbon-footprintdistrictenergy.org/blogs/district-energy/2022/10/20/soviet-era-centralized-heating-systems-were-ukrainProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Best cities in the world for parks? City Beautiful 2023-01-24 | Here are the top five. For more, check out this video: youtube.com/watch?v=qnyikrFlGdU
Does Your City Have Enough Parks? City Beautiful 2023-01-12 | Watch over 2,400 documentaries with Curiosity Stream for free for a month by signing up at http://curiositystream.com/citybeautiful and using the code, "citybeautiful" at checkout.Some cities have lots of parks, some don’t have much. Is there a correct amount? How do planners plan for park space?Check out my Nebula Original video on Central Park:Vox video on Pickleball: youtu.be/5bp-0aaXYsAI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulResources on this topic:audubon.org/news/whiter-neighborhoods-get-more-park-space-new-report-showshttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2019/08/21/parks-make-great-places-but-not-enough-americans-can-reach-them/parksforcalifornia.org/parkaccess/?overlays1=parks%2Cnoparkaccess&overlays2=parks%2Cparksper1000tpl.org/parkserve/aboutslocity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29503/637690273249070000Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
The Lifesaving Tech Drivers Hate City Beautiful 2022-12-22 | Get your $100 donation matched with Givewell! To claim your match, go to http://www.givewell.org/citybeautiful and don’t forget to select “YouTube” and “City Beautiful”. Thanks!Watch this video early and ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-how-we-can-make-streets-safer-now-but-dontI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel patreon.com/citybeautifulResources on this topic:NYC crash stats: abc7ny.com/bike-lanes-safety-cyclists-bikers/5473859More NYC crash stats: newyorkpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/a-look-back-at-nyc-traffic-accident-injuries-and-deaths-in-2020-and-the-repercussions-of-the-covid19-crisisCrash stats: crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api/Public/ViewPublication/813283NYC speed limiters: ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/08/11/nyc-municipal-fleet-anti-speeding-technologySpeed limiters: planetizen.com/news/2022/10/119204-national-transportation-safety-board-recommend-speed-limiters-us-automobilesSpeed cameras: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925753513001781?casa_token=sGGCqmixrK0AAAAA:CUTI0_QwdZZIMjN14BK9zFc67U0gykY8yNY3zz-khHNUNd-KliA7Ytw0G4Fnv36aByYSFoUESpeed cameras: http://speedcamerareport.co.uk/cochrane_sys_review_10.pdfAutomated enforcement laws by state: iihs.org/topics/red-light-running/automated-enforcement-lawsRacial bias in policing: nature.com/articles/s41562-020-0858-1Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
The Pros and Cons of Airport Transit City Beautiful 2022-12-11 | Watch over 2,400 documentaries with Curiosity Stream for free for a month by signing up at http://curiositystream.com/citybeautiful and using the code, "citybeautiful" at checkout. Now 41% off, the best deal of the YEAR.Transit lines to the airport seem like a big win, as even people who don't ride transit will take it to and from the airport. This is particularly true for business travelers. But do these lines also serve airport employees, and are they the best use of limited transit funding?Check out my Nebula Original video on Shanghai: nebula.tv/videos/city-beautiful-how-shanghai-built-the-worlds-largest-metro-systemI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel patreon.com/citybeautifulResources on this topic:Trolley parks: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_parkdenverite.com/2022/02/22/why-dont-rtds-trains-go-into-denvers-neighborhoodshumantransit.org/2016/03/keys-to-great-airport-transit.htmlcntraveler.com/stories/2015-12-03/the-worlds-best-transit-options-to-and-from-the-airportProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
How to Design a Great Street #shorts City Beautiful 2022-12-06 | I totally forgot I filmed this like two years ago. Enjoy!Link to the full video: youtube.com/watch?v=xov7Ao_fPwQLink to the full video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/city-beautiful-how-to-design-a-great-street
Should Cities Get Rid of On-Street Parking? City Beautiful 2022-11-25 | Visit brilliant.org/citybeautiful to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.Watch on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-should-cities-get-rid-of-onstreet-parkingParking is a common feature of streets, but is that really the best use of street space?Resources on this topic:Shoup, D. C. (2021). *The high cost of free parking*. Routledge.https://css.umich.edu/publications/factsheets/mobility/personal-transportation-factsheetI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Written by Dave Amos and Hannah WoolseySelect images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Brasilia: Modernist disaster or deceptively brilliant? City Beautiful 2022-11-09 | Support me by watching this video on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-brasilia-modernist-disaster-or-deceptively-brilliantBrasilia, Brazil's planned capital city, is a product of the 1950s, with its dedication to car use and modern architecture. It also has some surprisingly complex ideas about how to live in a 20th century city.Watch on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-brasilia-modernist-disaster-or-deceptively-brilliantNebula Original video on Canberra: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-the-contest-to-design-australias-capitalVideo on Soviet Cities: youtube.com/watch?v=JGVBv7svKLoResources on this topic:Book: The Modernist City: An Anthropological Critique of Brasilia by James Holston, 1989 (page 14 - 22)The Spirit of Brasilia Modernity as Experiment and Risk by James Holston, 2001: escholarship.org/content/qt19f6030g/qt19f6030g.pdfWorkplace travel in Brasilia organizations : factors that influences employees to practice sustainable mobility, 2020. https://repositorio.unb.br/handle/10482/38859Great Streets by Allan Jacobs, 1995A Study of Brasilia: From Master Plan to Implementation by Paulo de Melo Zimbres, 1974 (Thesis Paper)The Evolution of Urban Spatial Structure in Brasília: Focusing on the Role of Urban Development Policies, 2019: mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/2/553(Ir)regularities: Patterns of Urban Growth in Brasilia’s Satellite Cities - The Case of Sabradinho II, 2020Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Co-authored by Hannah Woolsey.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.I’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Co-authored by Hannah Woolsey.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Why are HOA communities so popular? City Beautiful 2022-10-24 | Visit brilliant.org/citybeautiful to get started for free and get 20% off your annual subscription.Why are homeowner associations so powerful, and why do so many people want to live in them? It’s a balance of amenities and control. Watch ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-do-people-like-hoasResources on this topic:Buzzfeed article: buzzfeed.com/meganeliscomb/hoa-horror-storiesSurvey: rocketmortgage.com/learn/assessing-the-associationResearch: sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0094119019300300?casa_token=17djK0uO938AAAAA:4dhZz9H7TsHbzwLa90KAmdlA0aaF-klWGy3nuZ5ZGzdM9S-ranlqpLLAVDM9IkmOgpASXSlWResearch: jstor.org/stable/27895379I’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Easy Way to Make Streets Safe for Cyclists City Beautiful 2022-10-23 | If you want more information on this topic, check out this longer video: youtube.com/watch?v=Opf2Iree1sQThis video was produced at the APA California conference. Thanks to all who attended and watched me make it live!
The Street Type that Breaks the Hierarchy City Beautiful 2022-10-14 | Support me by watching this video ad-free on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-the-street-type-that-breaks-the-hierarchyCheck out my NEW Nebula Original series Great Streets. Here's a link to the first episode on Paris' boulevards: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-how-boulevards-changed-paris-foreverSpecial thanks to:- James Tyler- Julian O'Shea: youtube.com/c/JulianOSheaResources on this topic:The Boulevard Book: Go buy it today: amazon.com/Boulevard-Book-Evolution-Multiway-Boulevards/dp/0262600587curbed.com/2022/08/frederick-law-olmsted-eastern-parkway-brooklyn-safe-streets.htmlI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Can the Best US Bike Cities Compete with Europe? City Beautiful 2022-09-27 | Watch over 2,400 documentaries with Curiosity Stream for free for a month by signing up at http://curiositystream.com/citybeautifuland using the code, "citybeautiful" at checkout.Watch on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-can-the-best-us-bike-cities-compete-with-europeCities in Europe, particularly the Netherlands, are known for their amazing bicycle infrastructure. Can a city in the top one percent of all bike cities in the United States compete with the best in Europe? And how much better are these top US bike cities when compared to the worst in the US?I’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Standard Studios.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
Why Is Downtown Los Angeles So Small? City Beautiful 2022-09-09 | Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video! Get my exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/citybeautiful - it's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.Watch on Nebula: nebula.tv/videos/citybeautiful-why-is-downtown-los-angeles-so-smallResources on this topic:Downtown LA stats: maps.latimes.com/neighborhoods/neighborhood/downtownOther stats via Censusreporter.orgla.curbed.com/2018/4/20/17016988/los-angeles-history-timeline-facts-earthquakesI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Standard Studios.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
How to Design Cities to Move Goods Faster City Beautiful 2022-08-25 | Watch over 2,400 documentaries with Curiosity Stream for free for a month by signing up at http://curiositystream.com/citybeautiful and using the code, "citybeautiful" at checkout.Cities need goods to move efficiently, but the freight networks often are at odds with the passenger transportation network and dense downtown areas. This video explores the way cities can better help people and businesses get their packages on time.Watch on Nebula: https://nebula.app/videos/citybeautiful-introduction-to-urban-goods-movementBonus video: https://nebula.app/videos/citybeautiful-las-freight-rail-expresswayResources mentioned in this video:Check out cool transit goods: https://transit.supplyUniversity of Washington’s Final 50 Feet Program: https://depts.washington.edu/sctlctr/research-project-highlights/final-50-feet-programWendover Productions video: youtu.be/J-M98KLgaUUResources on this topic:link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12544-019-0349-5inboundlogistics.com/articles/urban-delivery-getting-into-the-gridonlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/sr/sr172/sr172-021.pdftransportgeography.org/contents/chapter5/rail-transportation-pipelines/alameda-corridorcentreforpublicimpact.org/case-study/alameda-corridor-rail-projectI’m on Patreon! Consider supporting this channel: patreon.com/citybeautifulProduced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Standard Studios.Select images and video from Getty Images.Black Lives Matter.
