Category: Cities

Nearly one-third of mayors believe that city policies won’t lessen health disparities, according to new research from Drexel University.

Research examining the health effects of bike sharing, distribution of access to these services, use of helmets and more.

Lead exposure in childhood is linked to antisocial behavior in adolescence, suggests a new study published in Criminology.

This research roundup looks at automated vehicles, including findings on potential benefits, safety concerns, public opinion and policy implications.

Imagine a storm like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York every five years. Under new climate models outlined in a prestigious scientific journal, the storms are likely to get much worse and hit much more often.

Most historically black colleges and universities are located in southern counties home to black populations with above-average rates of HIV infection, a new study finds.

After the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Florida adopted tough new building codes. They quickly paid for themselves, a new study finds.

A 2016 study in BMJ Injury Prevention finds that for every dollar New York City spends on new bike lanes, more people ride and overall public health improves.

Updated roundup of research on climate-change risks and the regions and groups most threatened by them, attempts to mitigate these risks, and adaptive efforts for coastal regions.

2015 report from Yale University and the University of Florida that estimates the amount of solid waste the U.S. disposed of in 2012 and analyzes the effectiveness of U.S. landfills at capturing gas emissions.