Crypto News: Mapping car-free progress around the world

Wroclaw doesn't have a metro, but its extensive bus and tram network places the Polish city near the top of the Atlas of Sustainable City Transport. The first-of-its-kind interactive map tool, which gauges the sustainability and inclusivity of transportation systems in more than 1,000 global cities, ranks Wroclaw second for best resident proximity to frequent transit — behind Prague and ahead of places like London and New York City.

A screenshot of the Atlas of Sustainable City Transport's map of proximity to car-free streets.

The new tool also scores metro areas based on measures like accessibility to car-free places and protected bike lanes. The researchers behind the atlas say that it can be used to set goals, generate ideas and measure progress for policymakers, planners and citizens. Read more from Fola Akinnibi today on CityLab: Atlas Shows How Sustainable Transit Is Around the World

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London's Sky-High Home Rents Finally Growing Slower Than Wages
London rents are growing the slowest in the UK, a timid sign that a cost-of-living crunch is easing.

Germany's Urban Housing Recession Is Coming to an End
After two years of declines, home prices are rising again in most major German cities.

Singapore Couples Are Marrying Earlier to Buy Homes, Leading Some to Regret
Young Singaporeans are chasing housing subsidies exclusive to wedded couples, and the city is seeing an uptick in marriages — as well as divorces.

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The number of unhoused people in Los Angeles fell for the first time since 2018, according to new estimates from officials

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