The renaissance of localized merchants commenced more than thirty years ago with the dawn of the community farmer’s market. After a slow progression over the years, the concept of locally owned and controlled independent retailers is booming. These commercial entities are usually small in size and scope, generally having only a handful of locations in […]
As a result of pandemic driven lockdowns, the world experienced an unprecedented 6% dip in energy related pollution as global travel slowed and rush-hour traffic faded to a bad (albeit temporary) memory. Many hoped that this would give humanity a little extra time to avert climate emergency. Despite this considerable decline in output, however, emissions […]
Major cities around the world are increasingly embracing the idea of the 15-minute city as a potential magic bullet to make their cities more livable, sustainable, and less congested. The idea is that all essential services, grocery stores to medical facilities, are within a 15-minute walk or bike-ride from a resident’s home. A similar concept […]
A common realization many people have come to over the past year is that they don’t need to come into the office to get their work done. As a result, some companies are finding it difficult to get workers to return as pandemic guidelines roll back. While some businesses are adapting to this new plea […]
Many of the municipalities across the US that modified their street configurations to comply with social distancing guidelines are expected to retain a portion of them now that the pandemic is easing. These modifications include road closures, wider sidewalks with narrowed streets and parklets that were primarily used to expand restaurant seating to the outdoors. […]
Many people appear to be burning out on their connected lifestyles. According to a recent consumer assessment conducted by Iceology, nearly 65% of adults stated that they are experiencing some level of tech burnout. With the pandemic subsiding, over half of these consumers stated that they are beginning to shift more of their daily activities offline. The activity they […]
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A true legend has passed. Dave Power had a remarkable impact on the automotive industry, changing it from a manufacturing driven business to one that is consumer centric. Although the traditional Big Three at the time initially balked at the results of early versions of J.D. Power’s Customer Satisfaction and Initial Quality Index, they eventually […]
A new round of rumors and speculations has sprouted surrounding the much-postulated Apple Car. Now, fueled by announcements that Hyundai was in talks to manufacture the vehicle, renewed interest in the tech company’s auto-related goings on has been hitting the headlines. Though Hyundai immediately walked back its statements after announcing that it was in […]
The suburbs are coming back, and not necessarily because of COVD-19. The resurgence is founded in a confluence of economics, demographics, and to a lesser degree, pandemic driven work environment changes. The high cost of living in cities, lack of open space to rear children, and safety issues eventually make the suburbs attractive to new […]
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