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Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We\u2019ll be on the lookout for websites outside the country that approach themes related to urban experiences and issues.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2022 As the weather turns colder, some are considering turning in their bikes for other transportation options. BikePortland.org<\/a> urges you to reconsider! With plenty of helpful tips to help you brave the winter on a bicycle, you can keep on rolling into the spring.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The Next American City<\/a> offers some insight into the experiences of American cities planning airport-city connections. The article suggests that the best laid plans consider market demand, the ability of the service to reduce emissions and congestion, financial feasibility and the distance from the offsite terminal to the airport. DC’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is cited as one of the nation’s best: with stops connecting the airport to both downtown Washington as well as the much of the region, it is the mode of choice for a quarter of airport passengers.
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\n\u2022 GOOD<\/a> news: Walk Score, the successful web based walkability tool, is expanding beyond its initial offering of 40 U.S. cities to include neighbourhoods in the nation’s 2,500 largest cities. The 100 point score generated by the website accounts for nearby availability of grocery stores, restaurants, schools, and other everyday needs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 For those serious about urban agriculture, AP<\/a> says Farm School NYC: The New York City School of Urban Agriculture should be your next stop. In January, the school will open the great urban outdoors for a two-year program to teach aspiring farmers the agricultural and business skills needed to revive agriculture in urban communities.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The New American City<\/a> is excited about CEOs for Cities’ latest project – Give a Minute Chicago. This online civic engagement tool asks residents to take a moment to share their ideas about what would make them walk, bike or ride transit more often. While the tool is heralded as a great way to reach young people, Christian Madera asks whether “a minute” is really enough and how we build more meaningful civic engagement.<\/p>\n

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Do you have a World Wide Wednesday worthy article you’d like to share? Send the link to www@spacing.ca
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