Urban Edge
Voter Turnout is Low. So Why Do We Make People Vote Twice?
Runoff elections are inefficient and inconvenient. But there's another option.
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Smart Streetlights are the Tip of the Spear for Smart Cities
It’s the first step for cities looking to grab the “smart cities” mantle: smart streetlights.
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These Are Today's Top 10 "Urban Innovations"
Vertical farming, on-demand transit and intelligent street poles top the World Economic Forum's list.
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Don’t misinterpret Houston’s non-voting record
Houston voters rejected HERO. That doesn’t mean its residents aren’t progressive.
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This is America: What the Debate Over Syrian Refugees Means for Those in Houston
Rejection of refugees and threats about funding confound an already desperate situation.
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