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The Secrets of Real Estate Development Revealed
City Beautiful
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Real estate development is a complex process that involves market analysis, site selection, financial analysis, design, funding, construction, and operation. Key factors include market demand, zoning
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European vs US Cities: Streets and Urbanism Compared
City Beautiful
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US cities have wide, grid-like streets while European cities have narrow, organic streets. European-style street networks can be replicated in US cities by redesigning large blocks with narrow streets
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The Great Fire of London: Rebuilding the City
City Beautiful
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In 1666, a devastating fire broke out in London, destroying a large part of the city. Despite proposals for a redesigned city layout, London was rebuilt according to its previous street plan. This vid
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The Future of Lagos: A City on the Rise
City Beautiful
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Lagos, the largest city in Africa, is projected to be the first city with a population of over 100 million. The city's rapid growth is driven by rural to urban migration and a high fertility rate. How
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Why is Boston's Street Network So Confusing?
City Beautiful
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Boston's confusing street network is a result of its complex history and geographical features. The city's growth, limited land availability, and natural obstacles have led to a labyrinth of narrow st
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The Ancient Origins of Cities: Exploring the Birth of Urban Life
City Beautiful
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Discover how cities first emerged during the Neolithic period and the factors that led to their creation. Learn about the challenges and advantages of city living and how early settlements paved the w
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The Amazing World of District Heating: Skiing Power Plants and Sustainable Heat
City Beautiful
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District heating is an innovative and sustainable way to heat homes and buildings. It uses waste heat from power plants to provide clean energy and generate useful heat. District heating systems have
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The Epic Battle of Robert Moses vs. Jane Jacobs
City Beautiful
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Robert Moses, the master builder, clashed with Jane Jacobs, an activist and author, over a proposed highway in Lower Manhattan. Moses represented top-down efficiency while Jacobs championed bottom-up
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The Magic of College Towns: A Closer Look at What Makes Them Special
City Beautiful
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College towns are cities dominated by their college student population, with high numbers of students shaping the economic and social trends of the area. These towns have their own unique districts, i
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Transforming Suburban Neighborhoods: The Power of Zoning Code
City Beautiful
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The zoning code plays a crucial role in shaping suburban neighborhoods. By making small changes to the code, we can increase residential density, alleviate the housing crisis, and create more pleasant
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The Dark Side of Historic Preservation: Exploring the Controversies
City Beautiful
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Historic preservation can have unintended negative consequences, such as gentrification and exclusion. While preserving iconic structures like Grand Central Station is important, freezing entire neigh
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The Secrets of Beverly Hills: Wealth, Fame, and Exclusivity
City Beautiful
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Beverly Hills, known for wealth and status, is more complex than its stereotype. It's an incorporated city in California with a population of around 32,000. The residents are influential, and the city
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Unlocking the Hidden Value of Vacant Lots: The Power of Infill Development
City Beautiful
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Vacant lots and underused parking lots in urban areas have hidden value that can be unlocked through infill development. Building new housing and shops in vacant lots can reduce traffic, lower housing
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The History and Future of Arcologies
City Beautiful
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Arcologies, self-contained mega cities, were envisioned as the future of urban living. However, the rapid growth of global population and advances in urban planning have made true arcologies unnecessa
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Discovering the Secrets of an Old Metal Globe: Tracing the Borders of a Bygone Era
Atlas Pro
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A look into the age and value of an old metal globe found at a yard sale, examining the borders and countries of a bygone era. Insights into the history and significance of different regions.
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The Extreme Earth: A World of Massive Floods
Atlas Pro
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If the Earth had significantly more water, resulting in a 2000-meter rise in sea levels, new landmasses would emerge, such as the Andean continent and the Tibetan Plateau. These landmasses would have
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The Surprising Islands That Aren't Actually Islands
Atlas Pro
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Explore the fascinating concept of island biogeography and learn about three unique examples of 'island' ecosystems: Lake Baikal, Mozambique's montane rainforests, and sky islands. Discover how isolat
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The Growing Tensions Between the US and China: Are We Sleepwalking into an Armed Conflict?
CaspianReport
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The US and China are facing increasing tensions over territorial disputes and military expansion. China aims to dominate the first island chain by 2030, while the US wants to maintain freedom of navig
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The Growing Rebellion in Ethiopia: Ethnic Tensions and Political Strife
CaspianReport
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Ethnic tensions in Ethiopia have escalated into a rebellion led by the amhara militia known as Foo. The conflict stems from perceived marginalization and power struggles between ethnic groups. The fed
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The Extinction of the Labrador Duck: A Tale of Human Impact
Atlas Pro
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The Labrador duck, a rare seabird, went extinct in 1878 due to hunting, habitat loss, and human activities. Its range spanned the eastern coast of North America and it was closely tied to colonial set
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The Tiny Creatures That Changed the World: The Kitten Raft Hypothesis
PBS Eons
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About 535-520 million years ago, a new kind of biological litter began to collect in the ancient oceans of the Cambrian period. These were tiny floating fragments of exoskeletons from early arthropods
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