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Elon Musk proposes Tesla tunnel in Miami to "solve traffic and be an example to the world"

Deezen

If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour. Musk argues that Loop systems like this could offer a more efficient alternative to traditional public transport, which he described as " a pain in the ass ". Boring Company looking for public funding to finance tunnel.

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HarborPlace: How not to make a deal

Community Architect Daily

For sake of argument, let's set aside qualms about the high-rises or the question why giving a developer public parkland for for-profit development is the height of brilliancy. They alone are estimated by MCB to cost another $400 million. For any developer. Baltimore would get the buildings but not the amenities.

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NEOM: Will the Multi-Billion Dollar Mega-City Ever Come to Life? 

Architizer

Having been dubbed the next step in humanity’s evolution, it is no surprise that about $500 billion worth of funding has already been poured into developing the online presence of the new city-state NEOM. But, five years into its development, the project is severely behind schedule and facing further issues at every junction.

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From Cubicles to Community: The Future City. (Part 2)

Community Architect

The US is estimated to need about 3.8 For example, transportation: Self driving electric cars could mean lots of added pedestrian safety, much less space devoted to parking and generally shared car usage. Transport technology could diminish instead of increase the quality of urban life.

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It Won't Be Over Soon: How Will COVID Change the World?

Community Architect

Will urban transportation ever be the same again? In a second part I will try to outline scenarios for what developers, employers, urban planners, transit agencies and others could do to prepare. Experts estimate the the current infection level in the US to be about ten times the nearly 4 million confirmed cases , i.e. about 10-15%.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

Architizer

The building quickly garnered international attention, and has been viewed online — by one estimate — over 290 million times, a testament to the fact that great design still has the power to make an impact. Left: Tiffany Brown via Madame Architect ; Tiffany Brown with mentees from 400 Forward. Kimberly Dowdell. Frida Escobedo.

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Going Solar: The Rays That Pay

Community Architect

Going solar for buildings is not only as effective as improving transportation (another 40%), the two can be linked with solar as the power source for electric vehicles. Net metering) How high are the local electricity rates and how will they develop, a factor largely responsible for the ROI period.