Malcolm Burnley

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Can This New Plan Fix Philly’s Decrepit Sidewalks?

L&I commissioner wants to ticket property owners who don’t repair their sidewalks.

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The Case for Public Drinking Fountains

Nobody should have to pay $2 for a drink of water.

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State Bill: Cyclists Must Wear Reflective Clothing

The bike wars continue.

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The Incredible Potential of Public Pools

A new pop-up shows how amazing Philly’s could be.

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The Urban Pontificate

Urbanists have a powerful new ally in Pope Francis.

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The Voice

The tragic last days of Anthony Riley.

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London Tube Now Accepting Apple Pay

While Philly waits, and waits, and waits for SEPTA Key.

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Slowing Gentrification By Building Up

In Miami, a boom in downtown residential skyscrapers has let surrounding neighborhoods keep their character.

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Best Way to Help Homeless Families? Give Them Homes

New study finds Section 8 vouchers cost less and help more than shelters.

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New NYC Service to Offer Access to Pristine Bathrooms … for $25 a Month

Is anyone bothered by this?

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How the Big Blue Bin Has Made Recycling Awfully Expensive

The city used to turn a profit off recyclables. Not anymore.

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A Simple Tool To Save Bicyclists’ Lives

How to make trucks less lethal to bicyclists, and move one step closer to achieving Vision Zero.

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Cities Are Killing Rats With Data

Should Philly Moneyball its pests to death?

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Google’s Next Big Project? “Urban Problems”

New Google subsidiary called Sidewalk Labs aims to improve city life by leveraging tech. Free wifi in NYC is the first project.

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The Cul-de-Sac Is Dying

Over the last 20-years, America has stopped building as many roads to nowhere, and that’s a strong sign that sprawl is in retreat.