From The Atlantic
Linda Poon
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Linda Poon is an editorial fellow at CityLab.
Can China's Futuristic 'Straddling Bus' Finally Become a Reality?
First dreamed up in 1969, the bus may help Chinese cities ease traffic and curb air pollution.
The Rise of 'Rough Sleep' on London's Night Buses: Best #Cityreads of the Week
A roundup of the best stories on cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
How Motorcyclists Navigate Lesotho's Mountains to Deliver Health Care
Health workers ride through the country’s rugged terrain to collect medical samples from remote villages—with the help of new technology.
Sweden's Radical Plan to Move an Entire City
Kiruna will be relocated two miles to the east in perhaps the most ambitious urban relocation project so far this century.
Capturing Hong Kong in the 'Blue Moment'
For just a few minutes a day, the sky cloaks the entire city in a glowing, azure tint.
You Don't Have to Feel Cramped in a Tiny Home: Best #Cityreads of the Week
A roundup of the best stories on cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
Portraits of Stylish Cyclists and Their Beloved Bikes
Sam Polcer’s portraits celebrate cool riders around the world.
Go Back in Time Through New York City With the OldNYC App
Take a self-guided historic tour with a new app that pulls up old photos taken right where you’re standing.
The Evolution of Chicago's 'L' Trains: Best #Cityreads of the Week
A roundup of the best stories on cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
Can Parking Lots Become a Safe Haven for L.A.'s Homeless?
The city is considering an initiative that will open up empty lots to those who sleep in their vehicles.
The United Arab Emirates Needs More Rain, So It's Building a Mountain
With just a few inches of rainfall a year, the country is taking matters into its own hands.
The First U.S. Monument to the Gay Rights Movement
The Stonewall Inn was the scene of the 1969 riots that sparked the LGBT movement in America.
Can Cars Help Fix the American Commute?: Best #Cityreads of the Week
A roundup of the best stories on cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days.
Cities Have Had It With Their Ugly Flags
A graphic designer in Milwaukee takes action after his city’s flag is called “one of the biggest train wrecks.”
A Bitter Goodbye From a Phone Booth Left Behind
“You don’t want to use us anymore? Fine. But do you even see us anymore?”
A Solar-Powered Flight to Remember
A plane relying solely on the power of the sun to to circumnavigate the globe successfully crosses the Pacific Ocean.
Havana Struggles to Rebuild: Best #Cityreads of the Week
A roundup of the best stories on cities and urbanism we've come across in the past seven days
The Value of a City's 'StreetScore'
An ongoing project from MIT uses an algorithm to predict the safety of streets, helping researchers and urban planners better understand cities.
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