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A Trump presidency looks grim for cities, but there are grains of hope
The re-election of Donald #Trump as President of the United States has been the ballot that has been heard around the world, and perhaps...
philthornton01
Nov 10, 20243 min read
Small may be beautiful, but compact is a more achievable goal for cities
As the human race continues to hurtle towards #climate catastrophe, the calls to shrink our consumption get louder. But while smaller...
philthornton01
Aug 5, 20243 min read
Impacts of climate change are local, but power to act is still held centrally
All but one UK local #councils surveyed reported a #climate hazard such as extreme heat or flooding in their area last year. While towns...
philthornton01
Apr 22, 20243 min read
Climate gentrification will be the latest plague for poorer urban households
Plans to #redevelop a rundown #neighbourhood that has for years occupied now much-sought after higher land in Miami highlights the risk...
philthornton01
Feb 16, 20243 min read
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