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Tel Aviv Mayor Fends Off BRT Blitz

Nov 30th, 2010 | By | Category: Uncategorized

The municipal opposition, demanding decent public transportation, goes on the offensive.



Cities Take the Lead on Climate Change

Nov 28th, 2010 | By | Category: COP 16

Mayors of 138 cities launch initiative to track and reduce greenhouse emissions.



Mexico City

Nov 19th, 2010 | By | Category: Lead Story

I’m in Mexico City this weekend, blogging from a conference on cities and climate change at the invitation of Siemens.



World Mayors Demand Greater Say in Climate Talks

Nov 19th, 2010 | By | Category: Uncategorized

With expectations for Cancun talks low, mayors demand a seat at the table.



Tel Aviv 2025

Aug 24th, 2010 | By | Category: Featured Articles

What the city’s new urban master plan means, and why no one seems to know for sure what’s in it.



August News from Tel Aviv

Aug 23rd, 2010 | By | Category: Featured Articles

A stalled light rail, a new bus system and a controversial master plan. Plus a French invasion, heat and humidity.



Baby Steps Toward Transparency

Aug 8th, 2010 | By | Category: Featured Articles

In response to growing public pressure, the Tel Aviv Municipality has agreed to release key documents.



New Master Plan Would Transform City Neighborhoods

Aug 3rd, 2010 | By | Category: Tel Aviv

What Tel Aviv’s new urban master plan means for the city center, south Tel Aviv and Jaffa.



Who Will Benefit from Israel’s Natural Gas?

Aug 3rd, 2010 | By | Category: energy resources

A battle is heating up over royalties from Israel’s newly discovered natural gas reserves.



Amman Gets BRT

Jul 27th, 2010 | By | Category: Transportation

Having already begun to reclaim its sidewalks for pedestrians, the Jordanian capital is now setting out to reclaim its streets from traffic chaos.