Urbanization Intensified Hurricane Harvey’s Flooding. What Does That Mean for Future Storms?
As more areas of the country are hit with the kind of flooding seen during Harvey, the role of the city will become increasingly important.
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Urban Renewal’s Record Shows It Wasn’t All Bad
Large-scale federal investment in American cities between 1950 and 1974 had some lasting benefits in economic growth, researchers say, despite the bad rap it currently has.
The Growth of Degrowth Economics
Degrowth theory, whose supporters push policies to reduce economic activity and end our obsession with GDP, is gaining momentum in Europe and Canada. Will the movement reach U.S. soil?
Study: Soaking Up Rays May Produce Bigger Babies
Ultraviolet sunlight exposure in the third trimester of pregnancy may be related to increased height and bone health of children.
The New College Try
Gritty Hammond, Ind., and 80 other cities in decline have a novel approach to economic development: They're attracting new residents by offering to pay for their children to attend college. But is a promise to pay tuition a growth strategy — or welfare for the middle class?
Sprawl Increasing After All
Urban sprawl continues to increase. More and more land is being developed on the edges of wilderness or agricultural areas, affecting quality-of-life issues.