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Ranked Choice Voting / Instant Runoff- FairVote - 0 views

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choice voting governance political

shared by Brian G. Dowling on 03 May 18 - No Cached

Brian G. Dowling on 03 May 18

With ranked choice voting, voters can rank as many candidates as they want in order of choice. Candidates do best when they attract a strong core of first-choice support while also reaching out for second and even third choices. When used as an "instant runoff" to elect a single candidate like a mayor or a governor, RCV helps elect a candidate that better reflects the support of a majority of voters.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With ranked choice voting, voters can rank as many candidates as they want in order of choice. Candidates do best when they attract a strong core of first-choice support while also reaching out for second and even third choices. When used as an "instant runoff" to elect a single candidate like a mayor or a governor, RCV helps elect a candidate that better reflects the support of a majority of voters. </div>

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Rankings | County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Robert Johnson Foundation - 0 views

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health statistics data rankings public health Healthy Cities healthcare

shared by Brian G. Dowling on 09 Jul 13 - Cached

Brian G. Dowling on 09 Jul 13

Look up your county's Rankings, learn about our methods, and download the data you need.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Look up your county's Rankings, learn about our methods, and download the data you need. </div>

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Ranking of 30 U.S. Metros Ties Walkability and Real Estate Growth - Next City - 1 views

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ranking real estate Walkable equitable growth city article

shared by Brian G. Dowling on 03 Jul 16 - No Cached

Brian G. Dowling on 03 Jul 16

The report concludes, however, by cautioning that the high housing costs in these communities threaten that equity and must be addressed through "attainable housing programs." It also predicts that Detroit, Phoenix, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Miami, Atlanta and Cleveland display the greatest indications that they'll develop a walkable urbanism.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The report concludes, however, by cautioning that the high housing costs in these communities threaten that equity and must be addressed through "attainable housing programs." It also predicts that Detroit, Phoenix, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Miami, Atlanta and Cleveland display the greatest indications that they'll develop a walkable urbanism.</div>

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Ranked: Climate Change Prep in 6 U.S. Cities - Next City - 0 views

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climate climate change prep cities resilience article

shared by Brian G. Dowling on 12 Jun 16 - No Cached

Brian G. Dowling on 12 Jun 16

""Tampa is vulnerable to climate change and associated extreme weather. Florida's political representatives remain largely unconcerned about climate change," said lead study author Sabrina McCormick, Ph.D. McCormick said this could mean disaster for Tampa residents living below the flood line - about 125,000 people. (Last week, Climate Central released stark new maps that show cities around the world disappearing under water due to rising sea levels.)"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">""Tampa is vulnerable to climate change and associated extreme weather. Florida's political representatives remain largely unconcerned about climate change," said lead study author Sabrina McCormick, Ph.D. McCormick said this could mean disaster for Tampa residents living below the flood line - about 125,000 people. (Last week, Climate Central released stark new maps that show cities around the world disappearing under water due to rising sea levels.)"</div>

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New Community Paradigms [licensed for non-commercial use only] / Cities for People - 1 views

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bicycling placemaking urban design EIU

shared by Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11 - No Cached

- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  In a "cold" economic climate better to make cities better cities than to build icons.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In a "cold" economic climate better to make cities better cities than to build icons. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Copenhagen and Melbourne are among cities seen as being highly livable. Most of the work was done in cold economic times. Creating Public spaces can be the least expensive, quickest, the most visible with the greatest impact for the greatest number of people that a city can do. Lyon did this in an economic downturn.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Copenhagen and Melbourne are among cities seen as being highly livable. Most of the work was done in cold economic times. Creating Public spaces can be the least expensive, quickest, the most visible with the greatest impact for the greatest number of people that a city can do. Lyon did this in an economic downturn. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Copenhagen had economic issues in 70's and still put money into streets to lift spirits of the community.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Copenhagen had economic issues in 70's and still put money into streets to lift spirits of the community. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  "In this City everything will be done to invite people to walk and bicycle as much as possible in the course of their daily doings." Keyword inviting.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"In this City everything will be done to invite people to walk and bicycle as much as possible in the course of their daily doings." Keyword inviting. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  5 times more people can move per hour on a bicycle track compared to a lane for cars.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">5 times more people can move per hour on a bicycle track compared to a lane for cars. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Copenhagen credits bicyclists with saving 90,000 tons of CO2 every year.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Copenhagen credits bicyclists with saving 90,000 tons of CO2 every year. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  'Bicyclists live longer" "Danes who bicycle to work every day reduce the risk of serious diseases 50%"
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">'Bicyclists live longer" "Danes who bicycle to work every day reduce the risk of serious diseases 50%"</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Cities become destination in their own right now merely someplace to do other things like shopping.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cities become destination in their own right now merely someplace to do other things like shopping. </div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Copenhagen Streets: Sidewalks, 2 proper bicycle lands, street trees, 2 lanes for 2 way traffic and a substantial median to facilitate crossing the street. "We do not have to think and act as 1960's traffic engineers for ever - times are changing and traffic engineers are by now much smarter"
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Copenhagen Streets: Sidewalks, 2 proper bicycle lands, street trees, 2 lanes for 2 way traffic and a substantial median to facilitate crossing the street. "We do not have to think and act as 1960's traffic engineers for ever - times are changing and traffic engineers are by now much smarter"</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Sidewalks and bicycle lanes are taken across sidestreets making the city more comfortable and people friendly!
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sidewalks and bicycle lanes are taken across sidestreets making the city more comfortable and people friendly!</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Copehagen in its 2009 New Public Life Policy strove to the "WORLD'S FINEST CITY FOR PEOPLE" among the goals having everyone to walk 20% more by 2015!!!
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Copehagen in its 2009 New Public Life Policy strove to the "WORLD'S FINEST CITY FOR PEOPLE" among the goals having everyone to walk 20% more by 2015!!!</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Copenhagen is a city where bicycling has become incorporated as an efficient, citywide transportation system.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Copenhagen is a city where bicycling has become incorporated as an efficient, citywide transportation system.</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Bicycles are taken straight through the street crossings and the lanes are marked with blue. Bicycle signals turn green 6 seconds before car signals.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Bicycles are taken straight through the street crossings and the lanes are marked with blue. Bicycle signals turn green 6 seconds before car signals.</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  In Copenhagen 27% drive a car to get to work, 33% use public transit, 5% walk and 37% ride a bicycle.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In Copenhagen 27% drive a car to get to work, 33% use public transit, 5% walk and 37% ride a bicycle.</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  Between 1994 and 2004 Melbourne City Center saw increases in Pedestrian traffic on weekdays by over 40%, Pedestrian traffic in the evenings by over 100% and stationary activities by over 200 to 300%
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Between 1994 and 2004 Melbourne City Center saw increases in Pedestrian traffic on weekdays by over 40%, Pedestrian traffic in the evenings by over 100% and stationary activities by over 200 to 300%</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11
  
  "Compared to most other mindsets, Vancouver's thinking has been counterintuitive because we rank walking at the top of the list followed by bicycling, transit and goods movement. The auto is last.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Compared to most other mindsets, Vancouver's thinking has been counterintuitive because we rank walking at the top of the list followed by bicycling, transit and goods movement. The auto is last.</div>
  
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- Brian G. Dowling on 23 Oct 11
  
  People are looking for a Lively City, an Attractive City, a Safe City, a Sustainable City and a Healthy City.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">People are looking for a Lively City, an Attractive City, a Safe City, a Sustainable City and a Healthy City.</div>
  
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Brian G. Dowling on 21 Oct 11

The closing keynote at the Economist Conferences Event, "Creating tomorrow's liveable cities", presented byProfessor Jan Gehl, founding partner of Gehl Architects,Copenhagen. This video provides a good deal of information on the benefits bicycling and walking have on a livable community when integrated into the community landscape.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The closing keynote at the Economist Conferences Event, "Creating tomorrow's liveable cities", presented byProfessor Jan Gehl, founding partner of Gehl Architects,Copenhagen. This video provides a good deal of information on the benefits bicycling and walking have on a livable community when integrated into the community landscape.</div>

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GIIRS | Global Impact Investing Rating System - 0 views

www.giirs.org

investing impact rating system B Corporation

shared by Brian G. Dowling on 27 Oct 11 - No Cached

Brian G. Dowling on 27 Oct 11

GIIRS, a project of the independent non-profit B Lab, assesses the social and environmental impact (but not the financial performance) of companies and funds using a ratings approach analogous to Morningstar investment rankings or S&P credit risk ratings

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">GIIRS, a project of the independent non-profit B Lab, assesses the social and environmental impact (but not the financial performance) of companies and funds using a ratings approach analogous to Morningstar investment rankings or S&P credit risk ratings</div>

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