Free enterprise and investment in infrastructure are turning Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, from a "dying city" to a "boomtown".
"Boomtown fever is gripping this city, where Mother Teresa once ministered to the poor and sick. Dazzling skyscrapers, tacky billboards and huge tracts of land set aside for malls and condos have turned Kolkata into a showcase of free enterprise and private investment...What is happening in West Bengal is emblematic of the economic liberalization sweeping the country and fueling its impressive growth...Residents in Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, describe a revived sense of confidence and can-do spirit..Traffic can still exasperate, but a new highway connects the airport to downtown and a gleaming new bridge spans the Hooghly River..."
FULL STORY: Communists Lead Kolkata's Capitalist Makeover
Americans May Be Stuck — But Why?
Americans are moving a lot less than they once did, and that is a problem. While Yoni Applebaum, in his highly-publicized article Stuck, gets the reasons badly wrong, it's still important to ask: why are we moving so much less than before?
Using Old Oil and Gas Wells for Green Energy Storage
Penn State researchers have found that repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal-assisted compressed-air energy storage can boost efficiency, reduce environmental risks, and support clean energy and job transitions.
Placekeeping: Setting a New Precedent for City Planners
How a preservation-based approach to redevelopment and urban design can prevent displacement and honor legacy communities.
San Francisco’s Muni Ridership Grew in 2024
The system saw its highest ridership since before the Covid-19 pandemic, but faces a severe budget shortage in the coming year.
Colorado Lawmakers Move to Protect BRT Funding
In the face of potential federal funding cuts, CDOT leaders reasserted their commitment to planned bus rapid transit projects.
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The Trump administration is specifically targeting bike infrastructure and other road safety projects in its funding cuts.
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