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The idea of providing a “universal basic income” for every U.S. resident is gaining traction with the rise of AI. But even that much-needed money might not guarantee much of a life to people who live in neighborhoods with dirty air and water, insufficient housing, and — yes — not enough transportation options to access to all the things they need.
Enter the idea of a Universal Basic Neighborhood, a concept that bakes in all the ingredients necessary for the average person to live to at least 80, including a transportation system where their chance of dying in a car crash is low and they enjoy a multitude of mobility choices.
Hear more on the concept on today’s episode of The Brake, available at the link below. And — as always — don’t forget to check out today’s headlines!
Hyperscale AI data centers and highways are both harmful forms of fossil fuel infrastructure that get built without much community input — and it’s time to fight back against both, one of our favorite podcasters argues.
Minority-owned planning firms are as essential as they ever were, these four top experts argue — no matter what the White House says.
Hyperscale AI data centers and highways are both harmful forms of fossil fuel infrastructure that get built without much community input — and it’s time to fight back against both, one of our favorite podcasters argues.
A survivor of a mass casualty reflects on what she’s learned about car culture, grief, and resilience.
