US Urban Area Influences
If you grew up in Bordentown, New Jersey, would you be more likely to say you were from “near New York” or “near Philly?” How about if you grew up in Rensslaer, Indiana–would it be Indianapolis or...
View ArticleAmerica and Russia: Beyond Borders
In the waning days of the Cold War, a first-rate team of American and Russian geographers began to ask whether the Soviet Union and the United States could be compared on common geographical...
View ArticleLiving the Single Life
A great deal of ink has been spilled trying to show single men and women how to find a partner. Dating guides, pick-up manuals, support groups, and recent major motion pictures have covered the...
View ArticleWhere the Greenies Live
“Green” economics is a major trend these days. There are environmentally friendly cars, houses, light bulbs, and laundry detergent–all components of a larger green lifestyles. But as with all trends,...
View ArticleWalkScore Heat Maps
Anyone who lives in a city can tell the walkable neighborhoods–with a vibrant street scene, welcoming shops and restaurants, and high accessibility–from the remote, cold office and industrial complexes...
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