Category Archives: Sprawl

Lawrence Solomon: Move into the fast lane

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Other News Sources

(December 7, 2012) The U.S. has pioneered dynamic pricing of highway toll lanes. Continue reading →

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A video on how congestion pricing works in practice

Posted on March 21, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(March 21, 2011) StreetsBlog is currently running a ten part documentary series entitled Moving Beyond the Automobile. Below is their segment on congestion pricing, which demonstrates the benefits of pricing roads in just over five minutes. Continue reading →

Posted in Sprawl, Toll roads | Tagged automobiles, cars, congestion pricing, highways, streets, toll roads | Leave a comment

How skyscapers can save the city

Posted on February 9, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 9, 2011) Harvard economist Edward Gleaser makes the case for denser cities in the March 2011 edition of The Atlantic. Below is an excerpt, with a link to the full article. Continue reading →

Posted in Cities, Housing, Regulation, Sprawl | Tagged density, Edward Gleaser, height restrictions, historic preservation, New York, NIMBY, zoning | 1 Comment

Lawrence Solomon: Toronto’s not-so-tiny but nearly perfect mayor

Posted on January 8, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 8, 2010) So far he’s following urban guru Jane Jacob’s play book. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon nominated for book award

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Other News Sources

Energy Probe‘s Lawrence Solomon has been recognized by the Annual Heritage Toronto Awards with a nomination for his 2007 book, Toronto Sprawls

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