There are several compelling reasons—the seven “C’s”—to believe cities will thrive and prosper in a post-pandemic world: Competition: Zooming it in works when everyone has to do it, but if you work remotely while others
Covid & Cities: Reasons for optimism Read Post »
What City Observatory did this week 1. Achieving equitable transportation: Reallocate road space and price car travel. New York has recorded a kind of “Miracle on 14th Street.” By largely banning through car traffic, its
The Week Observed, November 6, 2020 Read Post »
Does geographic rating of car insurance amount to 21st Century redlining? Car insurance rates vary more based on who your neighbors are than on your driving record The premium penalty for living in a Black
Systemic racism and automobile insurance Read Post »
Reallocating street space to buses is inherently equitable Charging a very high price to cars for using scarce road space promotes equity Just a year ago, New York took the bold step of of restricting
Achieving equitable mobility: Reallocate road space, price driving Read Post »
