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COURSE:
Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
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a look at the future of urbanism, cities, and the creative people attempting to make a positive change
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What sort of design goes into planning road safety?
14 resources
Parking lots: Design of Roads, Streets and Infrastructure
3 resources
electric bikes, bicycle sharing, and other plans that cities are doing to get people biking
12 resources
a collection of articles and videos about electric bikes and scooters
8 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at Ride-Sharing Apps (Uber, Lyft, others)
11 resources
a collection of articles about Uber - and public transportation systems, policy, cities
4 resources
A collection about Innovation in Bus Payment Systems
5 resources
articles and videos looking at Metro and Subway transportation around the world
11 resources
A collection about City Bus transportation in the USA
11 resources
A collection about City Bus transportation in Miami, USA
4 resources
A collection about Train transportation - in the USA
11 resources
A collection about Alternatives to City Bus transportation
3 resources
a collection of articles and videos about Bike and Scooter Sharing (businesses)
9 resources
a collection of articles and videos about San Francisco and Bike and Scooter Sharing - Policy, City Design
2 resources
a collection of articles and videos about Bird and Scooter Sharing (businesses)
6 resources
a collection of articles and videos about Bike and Scooter Sharing (businesses)
2 resources
Transit, and public transportation in Miami - alternatives, innovation, ideas
1 resource
a collection of articles about Bicycle - safety, bike lanes
5 resources
a collection of articles about Bicycle - diy maintenance, repairs
4 resources
DIY, Maintenance of E-bikes (electric bicycles)
3 resources
Traffic Jams, Transit Congestion - Design of Roads, Streets and Infrastructure
7 resources
Uber - and self-driving autonomous vehicles
4 resources
Section: Logistics, Transportation
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A collection of articles and videos looking at technology in logistics
5 resources
Startups with a focus on Transportation, Frieght, Logistics, Shipping and Technology
6 resources
A collection about Train transportation - in the USA
11 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at blockchain technology in logistics
5 resources
Flexport is using technology and data to make global trade easier and more accessible for everyone.
2 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at technology in logistics
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A collection of articles and videos looking at technology in logistics
3 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at Home Delivery - Amazon, and others - Transportation, Frieght, Logistics and Technology
9 resources
a collection of articles and ideas about Supply Chains, Logistics and global shipping
8 resources
Outsourcing, Near-shoring - Globalization and Supply Chains, Logistics and global shipping
5 resources
Shippo - Supply Chains, Logistics and global shipping
4 resources
Hyperloop - innovation in Transportation, Frieght, Logistics and Technology
3 resources
The Arctic Circle and shipping, transportation
2 resources
International - Home Delivery companies- Transportation, Frieght, Logistics and Technology
1 resource
High speed trains - technology, innovation
1 resource
Commercial Truck Driving - careers, jobs, logistics, transportation
2 resources
Section: Affordable Housing Challenges
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a collection of articles and resources looking at The Challenge of Affordable Housing in Fast-Growing Urban Centers
28 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at The Challenge of Affordable Housing in Fast-Growing Urban Centers
13 resources
San Francisco and the Challenge of Affordable Housing in Fast-Growing Urban Centers
3 resources
San Francisco - government, policy issues
3 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at efforts in Reusing Old Buildings in Cities and Suburbs
3 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking Taxes, Affordable Housing, and Fast-Growing Urban Centers
4 resources
Land value tax - idea to reform taxes to improve cities, Affordable Housing
2 resources
Crested Butte - Remote Work and Affordable Housing crisis in Mountain Ski Resorts
2 resources
Remote Work and Affordable Housing crisis in Mountain Ski Resorts
5 resources
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Suburbs, Cities and Economic development
7 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at Suburbs and Affordable Housing in Cities
4 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at efforts in Reusing Old Buildings in Cities and Suburbs
3 resources
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"The retail apocalypse refers to the closing of a large number of American retail stores beginning in 2016...as American consumers shift their purchasing habits due to various factors, including the rise of e-commerce... Of 1,200 shopping malls across the US, 50% are expected to close by 2023* (Wikipedia)
13 resources
a collection about Shopping Malls
3 resources
Shopify and e-commerce
16 resources
some articles about the Restaurant Business
13 resources
Mobile shopping - Clothing, Fashion e-commerce
2 resources
Fast Fashion and global competition in the Clothing Business
4 resources
Luxury Clothing and Fashion Business
3 resources
A collection of articles about the Clothing and Fashion Business
14 resources
Retail Grocery Business
7 resources
Facebook Shops - retail business
1 resource
Bookstores - New and used book sellers - Competing with Amazon
8 resources
Fast Fashion, the Environment, and the Clothing Business
4 resources
Donated Clothes, Charity - and Fashion, the Clothing Business
1 resource
Clothing and Fashion Business - online marketplaces, platforms, e-commerce
5 resources
Second-hand Clothes - Fashion, Clothing Business
2 resources
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a collection of articles and resources looking at Rural America (USA)
12 resources
A collection of articles about Rural artistic havens and creative hubs
8 resources
a collection of articles and resources looking at tech jobs in Rural America (USA)
2 resources
Section: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Alternatives to Silicon Valley, Globally. A collection of resources about global startup hubs and innovation clusters, exploring the ecosystems, networks, and trends driving entrepreneurship and technological advancement around the world.
30 resources
A collection of resources about London's startup ecosystem, showcasing its role as a global hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, with insights into key industries, networks, and support systems.
4 resources
London UK - financial center
4 resources
How to foster Startup Ecosystems, innovative hubs, and entrepreneurial communities
6 resources
Examples and tools for - Startup Ecosystems, innovative hubs, and entrepreneurial communities
8 resources
Books - How to foster Startup Ecosystems, innovation hubs, and entrepreneurial communities
6 resources
Book - Startup communities, by Brad Feld
2 resources
A collection of resources about the Business of Creativity and the Gig Economy offers insights into the intersection of creative work and flexible employment models. This compilation explores how artists, freelancers, and entrepreneurs navigate the evolving landscape of gig-based opportunities while fostering innovation and creativity. Key theme...
24 resources
Austin, TX - Startup Hub and Innovation Cluster in the USA
1 resource
Regulations, policy - Cleantech, Renewable Energy and Investing
3 resources
Alternatives to Silicon Valley - Startup Hubs and Innovation Clusters in the USA. A collection of resources about startup hubs and innovation clusters across the USA, highlighting alternatives to Silicon Valley and exploring emerging ecosystems fostering entrepreneurship and innovation
24 resources
A collection of resources about Cleantech, Renewable Energy, and Investing provides comprehensive insights into the intersection of sustainable technology and financial growth. This collection explores innovative solutions in energy efficiency, solar, wind, and other renewable sources, emphasizing their potential to mitigate climate change and p...
12 resources
A collection of articles about Dematerialization - economic growth, using fewer resources
3 resources
a collection of articles and videos about the difference between the "Passion Economy" and the Gig Economy - and the business of creativity
5 resources
How cities use economic development incentives to attract startups and entrepreneurs
5 resources
Coal vs. Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind power and Investing
4 resources
The Beacon Council - Miami Startup Ecosystem
1 resource
Creator Passion Economy - tools and resources for marketing, payments, getting paid
11 resources
Creator Passion Economy - selected articles videos from Li Jin
2 resources
Creator Passion Economy - overview
3 resources
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Entrepreneurship advice for nonprofits, and startup founders looking to make a BIG impact.
A collection of resources about how to scale a non-profit, designed to equip organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary for growth and increased impact. This collection covers essential themes such as strategic planning, fundraising technique...
13 resources
Author Dan Pallotta, and the book "Uncharitable", on issues scaling a Non-Profit
3 resources
Entrepreneurship advice for nonprofits. A collection of articles and videos for startup founders looking to make a BIG impact.
8 resources
Impact investing: “investors seeking to do good. Some consider social impact investing a sort of pseudophilanthropy because the returns aren’t always the main goal...
7 resources
A collection of resources about Entrepreneurship and Scaling Social Impact, this compilation provides valuable insights into how innovative business practices can drive meaningful social change. It encompasses a range of topics including the principles of social entrepreneurship, strategies for sustainable business models, and methods for measur...
7 resources
a collection of articles and videos looking at the Knight Foundation and funding of arts and innovation
6 resources
a collection of articles and videos looking at Trends in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2 resources
a collection of articles and videos looking at the Knight Foundation and economic development
12 resources
a collection of articles and videos looking at the Knight Foundation and economic development
11 resources
Endeavor supports high-impact entrepreneurs so that they can build thriving companies that employ thousands of people, generate billions in wages, and inspire countless others as role models.
5 resources
Activist investors and Investing for social impact
12 resources
Criticism of stakeholder capitalism and ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing
0 resources
Problems with ESG funds: environmental, social and governance finance, activist investors
1 resource
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a collection of articles and videos about sky-scraper building
8 resources
Retrofitting Old Buildings to be more energy efficient, resilient
2 resources
A collection of articles about building with wood
3 resources
Natural Disasters, Housing, Buildings and Architectural Design
2 resources
A collection of articles and videos about architecture
5 resources
Famous Architects and Globally Iconic Architecture
3 resources
Asphalt, Pavement vs. Concrete - Road Construction, Building and Materials
2 resources
Concrete and Cement - Construction, Building and Materials
10 resources
Cement, Concrete and Carbon Emissions, Global Warming
5 resources
Steel manufacturing and Carbon Emissions, Global Warming
1 resource
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a collection of articles, books and videos exploring the question: "Why are some countries rich, others poor?"
12 resources
Population growth, Malthusian Trap and Economic development - history
4 resources
A collection of articles and videos looking at how countries use their immigration policy to attract hi tech workers
11 resources
a collection of articles exploring (possible) dystopian possibilities of City-wide surveillance cameras, AI and Privacy (internet)
25 resources
AI, Surveillance and Privacy - regulation, policy, guardrails
4 resources
H1B visa - Immigration Policy and High Tech (USA)
6 resources
Immigration tech. Startups helping potential immigrants with visa applications
3 resources
a collection about Poverty in the USA - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, and Policy
9 resources
a collection about Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, Policy and Elizabeth Warren’s ideas
0 resources
Piketty - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, Policy
2 resources
a collection about Government Policy and Innovative ideas
5 resources
Industrial Policy - Government Policy, Investment and Economic Development
10 resources
How cities use economic development incentives to attract startups and entrepreneurs
5 resources
Innovation and Government Investment in Research R&D
10 resources
DARPA - defense advanced research projects agency, USA
2 resources
European governments and investment in scientific research, innovation
2 resources
Amazon HQ2 - and economic incentives, development policy
7 resources
Democracy, Capitalism and free markets
6 resources
The Beacon Council - Miami Startup Ecosystem
1 resource
Gini Index - Wealth, Inequality, Business Taxes, and Policy
6 resources
CEO pay - Wealth, Wages and Inequality
4 resources
a collection about homeless in the USA - Wealth, Inequality, Taxes, and Policy
4 resources
De-growth and economics, environmental issues, global warming, and the desire to use fewer resources
2 resources
San Francisco - government, policy issues
3 resources
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Smart City - technology, purpose, fears
8 resources
AI, Surveillance and Privacy - regulation, policy, guardrails
4 resources
a collection of articles exploring (possible) dystopian possibilities of City-wide surveillance cameras, AI and Privacy (internet)
25 resources
a collection of articles and videos about Surveillance and Privacy
7 resources
Privacy, AI and facial recognition, surveillance
4 resources
a collection of articles and videos about Facial Recognition AI, machine learning
19 resources
Protests, Democracy, Privacy issues in the age of surveillance, AI and facial recognition software
10 resources
A collection of articles and videos about Smart homes and the Internet of Things (IoT)
4 resources
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a collection of articles about Airbnb - competitors, alternatives for renting housing, apartments
13 resources
a collection of articles and resources to help decide - Rent or Buy a House?
6 resources
Opendoor - Online housing and Real estate startup
4 resources
A collection of articles about Managed Service Marketplaces - businesses model for Startups
6 resources
Real Estate, Housing - Renovating, Upgrading your Home
3 resources
Taxes and Real Estate, Housing - Renovating, Upgrading your Home
1 resource
Airbnb - cities and affordable housing
6 resources
Airbnb - online travel experiences
2 resources
online marketplace and hospitality services, short-term lodging including holiday cottages, apartments, homestays, hostel beds, or hotel rooms
5 resources
Unique accommodations - Airbnb, Vrbo examples
1 resource
a collection of articles and resources looking at trend toward Shared Housing
6 resources
A collection of articles about the Mortgage and Housing Business
13 resources
a collection of articles about airbnb
9 resources
Zeus Living - Airbnb competitor, alternative for renting housing, apartments
2 resources
A collection of articles and videos about the Insurance industry, risk and uncertainty
10 resources
FIRE movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early
8 resources
Opendoor competitors - iBuyer model of Online housing and Real estate
3 resources
Sonder - vacation rental business - Airbnb competitor
3 resources
Rentals: Real estate and personal finances - using rental properties
2 resources
Section: Libraries and Public Learning Spaces
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what could a library become in the future? here is a collection of articles and thoughts about Re-thinking Libraries
9 resources
what could a library become in the future? here is a collection of articles and thoughts about Re-thinking Libraries
3 resources
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Protests, Democracy, Privacy issues in the age of surveillance, AI and facial recognition software
10 resources
Clothes, Fashion and Protests, Democracy with AI and facial recognition, surveillance
2 resources
Protests, Democracy and Social Impact
4 resources
Privacy, AI and facial recognition, surveillance
4 resources
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