A fresh approach to urban mapping is making it easier to see how walkable your neighborhood really is. In February 2023, geographer Nat Henry introduced an interactive travel-time map that visualizes the proximity of essential destinations using color coding. Initially focused on Seattle, the map quickly went viral and gained
A staggering 1 in 4 low-income U.S. households spends over 15% of their income on energy bills, according to a new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The typical energy burden surpasses the recommended 6% threshold, with families in cities like Boston, Baltimore, and D.C. facing
Architecture studio Goettsch Partners has revealed the design for Nashville’s soon-to-be tallest skyscraper, the Paramount. Set to rise 60 stories and reach 750 feet, it will overtake the 617-foot AT&T Building as the city’s tallest. Urban Views: The Paramount will reshape the Nashville skyline with a striking faceted design, intended
The U.S. apartment market is set for a historic year, with developers expected to deliver around 518,000 new units by the end of 2024, marking the highest level of new apartment construction on record, according to RentCafe. Top Markets: New York City and Dallas are leading the charge, with each
Foreign buyers have scaled back their purchases of U.S. homes over the past year, yet the amount they are willing to pay has reached an all-time high. $42 billion spent by foreign buyers on U.S. residential properties (April 2023 – March 2024) 21.2% decrease in purchases from the previous year.