nadiarasul: Planning Cities for People ClimateWorks is a San Francisco based foundation whose mission is to support public policies that prevent dangerous climate change and promote global prosperity. This document, Planning Cities for People, was prepared for the Chinese government and contains 8 research-based recommendations that lead to prosperous, low-carbon urban areas. The document uses richly illustrated maps and diagrams to present examples of street-grids that promote walking, prioritize bicycle networks, create mixed-use neighborhoods and support high-quality transit. 

nadiarasul:

Planning Cities for People

ClimateWorks is a San Francisco based foundation whose mission is to support public policies that prevent dangerous climate change and promote global prosperity. This document, Planning Cities for People, was prepared for the Chinese government and contains 8 research-based recommendations that lead to prosperous, low-carbon urban areas. The document uses richly illustrated maps and diagrams to present examples of street-grids that promote walking, prioritize bicycle networks, create mixed-use neighborhoods and support high-quality transit. 

  1. Date Posted Icon 26th November 2011
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From nadiarasul
  3. Notes Icon Notes: 15
Good news for urban planners and geospatial technologists? 25% of American Adults Use Location-Based Services

Infographic via FlowTown. Image via Flickr user qthrul.

  1. Date Posted Icon 16th November 2011
This is a beautiful map! Experience Map: Escapist Gamer (by nform)

This is a beautiful map!

Experience Map: Escapist Gamer (by nform)

  1. Date Posted Icon 24th October 2011
Startup Funding by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Startup Funding by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
The Social Media Infographics Series is supported by Vocus’ Social Media Strategy Tool, a free, six-step online tool that lets you build a custom social media framework tailored to your organization’s goals. In many cases, money is a key fertilizer for startup growth. Many startups, and many…

  1. Date Posted Icon 20th October 2011
Involver Introduces SML™ (Social Markup Language)
via blog.involver.com

I’m really excited about this. I hope it’s as easy as it sounds/looks! Give it up for Involver for leading the way on this. I’ll be testing this soon, hopefully.

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  1. Date Posted Icon 9th December 2010
"It’s technology, not business or government, that’s the real driving force behind large-scale societal shifts. - Sean Parker"
— With a Little Help From His Friends | Culture | Vanity Fair
  1. Date Posted Icon 22nd October 2010
"Every great dream begins with a dreamer.
Always remember, you have within you
the strength, the patience, and the passion
to reach for the stars to change the world."
— Harriet Tubman (via reihachi)
  1. Date Posted Icon 16th September 2010
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From cityyear
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What Makes a School Great? – TIME’s Annual National Service Issue

What Makes a School Great? – TIME’s Annual National Service Issue

  1. Date Posted Icon 13th September 2010
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    3. Tags Icon #city year#National service#Education#TIME#Business#Organizations#Philanthropy#Corporation for National and Community Service#Methods and Theories
ilovecharts: You’ve seen this already, right?  Ya skype.

ilovecharts:

You’ve seen this already, right?  Ya skype.

  1. Date Posted Icon 25th August 2010
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From ilovecharts
  3. Notes Icon Notes: 333
    4. Tags Icon #social media#infographic#image#charts#submission
frakyeahsocialmedia: kaibaier: What areas are affected by social media

frakyeahsocialmedia:

kaibaier:

What areas are affected by social media

  1. Date Posted Icon 25th August 2010
  2. Reblogged Icon Reblogged From frakyeahsocialmedia
  3. Notes Icon Notes: 4
    4. Tags Icon #social media#reblog