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I post a lot of links to Mastodon -- basically I use it as a reading list. They are mostly about urbanism, biking, traffic planning, public transportation, equality and climate change. I thought it might be a good idea, to share and archive some of those links here as well. Someone might be interested.
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3D Map: The World’s Largest Population Density Centers
It can be difficult to comprehend the true sizes of megacities, or the global spread of 8 billion people, but this series of population density maps makes the picture abundantly clear. Created using the EU’s population density data and mapping tool Aerialod by Alasdair Rae, the 3D-rendered maps highlight demographic trends and geographic constraints.
Read it on visualcapitalist.com
Why Battlestar Galactica Was the Perfect Reboot For its Time
When it comes to the greatest television series of the 21st century, no list is complete without mentioning the reimagining of Battlestar Galactica that aired on the Sci-Fi Channel from 2003 to 2009. Based on the original 1978 series of the same name, the reboot was created by Ronald D. Moore and followed a conflict between the last surviving humans and a race of cyborgs named Cylons that have evolved to resemble humans. The human survivors are left to travel the stars looking for the fabled lost colony: Earth.
France’s Plan For Solar Panels On Parking Lots Is Just The Start Of An Urban Renewable Revolution
Op-ed: A strategy to unleash the green energy potential of vacant space in towns and cities should begin – and not end – with parking lots.
What Comes Next After Abolishing Parking Mandates
It should not surprise anyone that parking reform is sweeping the nation. It’s not often that policymakers have an opportunity to make a simple change that simultaneously makes it easier to build abundant affordable housing, helps small businesses, encourages transit use, is rock-solid climate action, and actually saves the city money.
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If you are interested in topics and reads like the above, check my Mastodon -- link in the footer.
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Comments are welcome -- send them to uptempo07.brines [the usual symbol] icloud.com.
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