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Transparency: The Most Dangerous Cities for Walking
Cities where pedestrians happily walk to their destinations instead of driving everywhere are our dream, but what if walking means taking your...
News
Animated Infographic: Which City Is Best for Biking?
The battle over which North American city is the best for biking is fierce and—most likely—unresolvable. This animated Transparency will tell you...
Design
Transparency: GOOD's Most Popular Infographics of 2010
A look back at the infographics that drew the most attention, on topics from happiness to Burning Man
Culture
Why the Portland Backlash Is Good for Portland
Portlandia, and Portland fetishism in general, isn’t really about the city at all, but a utopian fantasy version.
Cities
In Portland, Open Data Makes It Easier to Get Around
By making public transportation data public, Portland, Oregon's TriMet system has fostered an explosion of useful information.
Education
Is College Worth the Money? Answers from Six New Graduates
Their answers about whether their degrees are worth it might just surprise you.
Culture
Video: Kanye West Reimagined by Portland Orchestra Group
The Portland Cello Project turns Kanye West's All of the Lights into a sweeping classical anthem.
Culture
The New "Kindles for Books" Trade Is a Bad Idea
A bookstore in Portland, Oregon, will trade customers new and used books and zines in exchange for their Kindles or other e-readers. What's the point?
Business
The Most Sustainable Sushi Restaurant in America
Our taste for tuna rolls is depleting the oceans, so Bamboo Sushi wants to add new fish to the sea for every one you eat.
Culture
Picture Show: Real Life Super Heroes
Portraits of the masked members of the Real Life Super Hero Project, by Peter Tangen.
Culture
Portland Bike Lane Gets Mario Karted
Some creative person or group has painted Mario Kart items—mushrooms, stars, and the like—along a bike path on North Williams Avenue in Portland,...
Culture
Intermission: "Portland Fall," an Audio-Visual Love Letter
In "Portland Fall," Jedrzej Jonasz of Postcard Films sends a visual love letter to Oregon's favorite city.
Cities
Transparency: Biking to Work
The battle over which North American city is the best for biking is fierce and- most likely-unresolvable. Our latest Transparency will tell...
News
The End of the Automobile Era?
Norman Garrick thinks so. At Planetizen, he says that two recent events signal a societal shift in the way we look at cars, least in cities: On...
Cities
Portland's Enviable Tool Libraries
Well, Portland does it again. It's now the first city to have three tool libraries. A tool library, for those who are new to the idea, is exactly...
Cities
Join Us for GOOD Ideas for Cities Portland on February 16
Our new event series pairing creative teams with urban challenges kicks off in Portland, Oregon on February 16.
Cities
Does Planting More Trees Reduce Crime?
Areas with large trees in public spaces have lower crime rates, so will planting more trees in high crime areas make them safer?
Cities
On the Potential Glory of 20-minute Neighborhoods
Grist just linked to a Fast Company interview with Portland, Oregon Mayor Sam Adams. The money quote has to do with his vision of a city with...
