Most people mistakenly believe that when you plan a city with an efficient road system, there isn’t really room to make it walkable. However, these features are not mutually exclusive. With people-oriented city planning, you can improve a city’s walkability without compromising its car accessibility (although compromising car accessibility isn’t necessarily a bad thing). The …
If we look at the definition of water scarcity, we know that it essentially amounts to the lack of availability due to physical shortages and low supply access. It’s also inclusive of the inability of our institutions to facilitate an adequate supply of water due to underdeveloped infrastructure. But despite how daunting the situation may …
Types of Migration: Why People Feel Compelled to Move — By Stacey Walker As the world’s population steadily increases, more and more people are looking to leave their crowded cities and countries to find a little piece of real estate they can call their own. Some move within their own country while others uproot their …
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The United States is a multicultural country where different people, regardless of their language, religion, or background, are still welcomed and supported by the majority. And despite an occasional hiccup from time to time, its cities continue to grow and embody a “melting pot mentality” of acceptance and appreciation. And according to a recent report …
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