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how walkability became conspiracy theorists’ boogeyman once again
# oddities

how walkability became conspiracy theorists’ boogeyman once again

Social media trolls declared “15-minute cities” to be a New World Order plan for open air mass prisons, derailing plans to make North American cities more livable yet again.

why science says that suburbs are mind-numbing boredom generators
# science

why science says that suburbs are mind-numbing boredom generators

Suburbs have long been the subject of consternation and ire from activists and urban planners, and research seems to agree with their critiques.

how we’re fighting over the future one election at a time
# politics

how we’re fighting over the future one election at a time

A deep dive into the yawning chasm that is the urban/rural divide.