GreeningGrantFilter: I'm a volunteer at a soup kitchen who recently got asked to look for sources of funding for a "green" initiative. I have lots of experience chopping vegetables and coming up with ideas in the past, but on this issue of financing....none at all. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2008 - 2 answers

Aside from landmark buildings and tourist architecture, where can I take my out-of-town friend (an amateur photographer) to capture unique shots in Toronto this weekend? [more inside]
posted on Aug 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Help me with this Urban Planning problem. I live in your typical bedroom community on the perimeter of a large metropolitan area. We have about 30,000 residents and a lot going for us in terms of community and location. We're going to get hooked up on the regions new commuter rail system, but it's on the far side of the community and I don't see it getting much use without a feeder system of some kind. Our regional mass transit system sucks otherwise; so we're on our own to develop an intra-community system that will keep our community vibrant, green, and support commuter rail. [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2008 - 14 answers

What's left of the old Whitby Psychiatric Ward? I heard a lot of it has been torn down so I wanted to make sure there was still something there before I spend the money on gas to get there. [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2008 - 2 answers

Owning a dog in the city? What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm looking for "urban" decoration and posters. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Bored on a lazy Sunday afternoon? How about helping me come up with ideas/suggestions on how I should plan an urban scavenger hunt? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Urban exploration question. Does anyone know of any entrances to the Seattle Underground? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for some research or (last resort) anecdotal stories about the effect of improved/improving schools on communities/neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Are there any small or medium sized cites that are producing a disproportionate number of famous, ambitious, or motivated people? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2008 - 53 answers

A few years ago, I saw a series of videos online, all featuring odd robotic time-shifted dancing within urban environments at night. I can't track them down. [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I raise fish for eating in my back yard? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a good urban bicycle, a bit sturdier than a road bike but not as gonzo as a mountain bike, ideally priced under $1000. I know this has been asked here before, but not in a few years, so I'm sure new models have come out, etc. Anyone got any favorites?
posted on Apr 9, 2008 - 27 answers

Childhood obesity prevention programs that incorporate (or center around) community vegetable gardens. Know any? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 4 answers

Why are there certain intersections in Manhattan that do not have "Walk/Don't Walk" signs? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there any books that take a Freakonomics like approach to explaining and analyzing urban sprawl? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 14 answers

What potential or existing strategies are there for developing large urban economies without relying on international investment, transnational corporations, etc.? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2008 - 12 answers

Boston Biking 101: Does biking in Boston for daily commute/activities make sense? [more inside]
posted on Nov 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Master's Degree in Urban Planning: now, later, or never? I'm in my third year of law school, and I've realized (after taking on a pile of debt) that I don't really want to practice law. I think urban planning is the right field for me. Should I rush to get applications in now to start a program next fall, or should I enter the workplace and try to apply next year? Or should I skip the urban planning degree and start applying for planning jobs with my JD? [more inside]
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 15 answers

I am looking for books ( fiction or non-fiction ) about the adventures of city living. Give me tales of colorful characters in New York, dandys in London, and criminals in Tokyo. I want to read about restaurants, jazz clubs, gambling dens, eccentric shops, and seedy alleyways.
posted on Nov 23, 2007 - 36 answers

Transportation systems have always dictated the form of cities and places. How does the advent of modern information & communication technology change this? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 7 answers

If cities (or the pressure on city services) grow faster than the wealth held by individuals grows, how does the bottom not fall out given that municipal growth is largely funded by taxes? [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 34 answers

Hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend to me any sources, either on the internet or of personal experiences and recommendations, of urban exploring in the San Diego area. I am a student at UCSD and Fridays need to be better than catching up on homework. Thank you!
posted on Oct 19, 2007 - 10 answers

I heard a story on NPR some time ago, and am having no luck finding it now. It was about a man, possibly a professor of architecture, who taught students how to mindfully walk and study the suburban landscape. Who was this person? [more inside]
posted on Oct 10, 2007 - 12 answers

What is generally known about job satisfaction in urban China? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Women's urban clothing. I'd like to find more brands of clothing like G-Star Raw and Triple 5 Soul. I particularly like this jacket and this shirt and this blazer. What are other retailers or brands that sell kinda tough, kinda sexy, kinda rugged apparel, specifically for women? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 11 answers

I am an aspiring urban planner who lives in the U.S. I am wondering what urban planners would do differently if they could start from scratch and cost wasn't an issue. For example, it is been proven that round-abouts are far safer than your typical intersections found in the U.S. So, as an urban planner, I would recommend roundabouts. Would all cities be built on a grid system? Would all cities have bullet trains or car-pool lanes? Underground power-lines? Phone-charging stations? What would you do differently if you rebuilt Los Angeles or Miami?
posted on Sep 28, 2007 - 41 answers

Who did the original of this iconic girl? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 7 answers

I have this book craving but I really don't know where to start, I just know what I want: urban, cold and miserable - and its set in Russia ( or some Eastern European State ). [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 33 answers

My sister called with disturbing news: tonight, gunfire broke out in the apartment building she just moved into. What advice should I give her? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 19 answers

What is the difference between urban and rural Medicare physician reimbursements? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2007 - 9 answers

What salary should I expect as a young assistant editor for the monthly magazine of the leading organization of professional _________ engineers? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 18 answers

I have heard that during the 20's when capitalism was hot shit, many municipalities decided to privatize their public transit systems. The legend goes that Ford bought up a bunch and promptly shut them down. True or false? Couldn't find anything on google or snopes.
posted on May 23, 2007 - 14 answers

What are some city neighborhoods that follow an alphabetical-order street-naming convention like the north/south streets in Boston's Back Bay (from east to west: Arlington, Berkeley, Clarendon, etc.) or the east/west streets in San Francisco's Richmond and Sunset Districts (north to south: Anza, Balboa, Cabrillo, etc.)? [more inside]
posted on May 21, 2007 - 37 answers

I need help identifying unique, urban music scenes from around the world for a radio program I'm hosting. [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2007 - 24 answers

I have a variety of talents and interests, but no degree. So, I'd like to go back to school and get a degree in Architecture or Urban-Planning. [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm looking for articles (popular or scholarly) about government/non-profit programs designed to reduce poverty by purchasing cars for poor people. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 7 answers

i'm looking for a master's Urban Planning program that incorporates significant amounts of radical urban sustainability, healthy communities/liveable streets, 'alternative' energy use, sustainable design, public/alternative transportation, and other transformative ideas. info/advice/experiences? thanks.
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 11 answers

What are some good examples of successful, interesting urban parks? Particularly ones in higher crime areas.
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 30 answers

I'm looking for urban cuts that sound like Mia's "Ten Dollar". Bass-heavy, utterly debaucherous, with a style that isn't necessarily "American" sounding. Are there any afficionados out there can help me with this search?
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 17 answers

Frat boy wisdom(?) filter: When I was in college, it was common beer drinking wisdom that dropping by the lou too early in the evening was ill-advised and known as "breaking the seal", the idea being that you would be dashing to the bathroom all evening long as a result. Is there any physical or psychological reason why this would be true?
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 10 answers

How to carry stuff hands-free without a style disaster: What is the most stylishly understated (dressy, even) backpack bag for an urban guy in his 30s, long past the schoolboy days? Is it a lost cause? Am I only deserving of fashion-police arrest? Style Mission Impossible: If a backpack seller did product-placement in The Matrix, and you were the designer entrusted to make it not terrible, what would you do? Are there re-imagined backpacks out there, like say, straps with a cut reminiscent of an open vest? Any alternatives as practical, yet (unlike laptop satchels) not equally dorky? There is also [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2006 - 26 answers

Does anyone know about an urban legend called the Manhatten Piller? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2006 - 7 answers

I live in Beijing. I want to take a 3-day solo trip to another Chinese city to get a feel for how the majority of urban Chinese live--outside of Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted on Oct 9, 2006 - 16 answers

Does the cable modem really need to be unplugged for 30 seconds? (Urban Myth or Truth?) [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 25 answers

I need help coming up with a clever and not-too-obvious name for my new blog on urban planning. [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2006 - 31 answers

I'm having trouble tracking down information about a movement in Dada-ist Art I heard about a few years ago. From what I remember Dadaist idealism inspired a group of artists to contemplate the organic development of urban environments. Art, using the defined structure of the city, to reflect the chaotic order which arises from nature. Did this century old movement exist or has my brain made it up?
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 10 answers

Gross Filter: I remember hearing a couple years ago about a couple incidents involving swimmers and badly maintained swimming pool filters wherein the swimmer would be sitting on the bottom of the pool, on the filter, and the filter cover would give out, resulting in the most horrific situation I can think of. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 22 answers

Resources on cultural ideas/identities/images of Hong Kong. Not for travel, for a kind of research. What City of Quartz does for LA, what Maximum City does for Mumbai. What does that for HK? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2006 - 1 answers

I'd like to know if any Chicago folks could tell me more about the Albany Park area than the wikipedia article can, which isn't much. I took a drive around and couldn't even find a coffee shop or anything, let alone a place where I might see some live music. I didn't even see any pubs/bars. Did I drive the wrong roads? (on behalf of twiggy) [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2006 - 18 answers