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how to be happy in san francisco

bookbear express • 814 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Urban living Friendship Outdoor activities Food culture
  1. Explore outdoor activities like running or hiking regularly. It's a great way to enjoy the beautiful California weather and stay healthy.
  2. Find a few favorite coffee shops near you for those cozy moments. Having a go-to place for your coffee can really brighten your day.
  3. Connect with people around you and build a small friend group. Having a few close friends in the city makes life so much more enjoyable.

'What is associated with Deansgate Square is, well, pretty people'

The Mill • 884 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Society Urban living Architecture Community Identity
  1. Deansgate Square luxury apartments attract a mix of residents, including working professionals, families, footballers, and influencers.
  2. Residents of Deansgate Square describe a lack of community and a divide between working professionals and influencers/footballers.
  3. There is a perception of a certain expectation of how Deansgate Square residents should look, often associated with being 'pretty people.'

From the outside in

City Quitters • 639 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Urban living Mental health Creativity Economics Social Change
  1. Living in big cities can be really stressful and overwhelming. Many people are finding it harder to keep up with costs and expectations, leading to anxiety and burnout.
  2. Smaller towns and rural areas might offer a better chance for creativity and community. People are starting to move away from crowded cities to find space and balance in their lives.
  3. The idea of constant urban growth is being challenged. As cities struggle to provide basic living conditions, it's time to rethink how we value urban living and explore alternatives.
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Should People Who Blast Their Music in Public Receive Fines, Or Be Slowly Tortured to Death?

I Might Be Wrong • 21 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Music Public Policy Urban living Social Issues
  1. Public spaces like subway systems need rules to keep them enjoyable and safe for everyone. Loud music can be very annoying, and it's already against the rules to play it without headphones.
  2. Making sure these rules are enforced helps maintain order and keeps public transport functional. If people break the rules without consequence, it can lead to more serious problems.
  3. Rules exist to protect everyone, not just to punish individuals. A small fine for breaking a noise rule isn't life-ruining and can actually help keep public areas nicer for everyone.

Predicting Where and Why People Will Move

The New Urban Order • 179 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Urban living Remote work Cities Mobility
  1. Remote work has affected American cities, with some experiencing population gains, while others continue to decline.
  2. Higher income individuals are more likely to work remotely and tend to move to less expensive areas.
  3. Despite the predictions that remote work would increase mobility, overall rates of mobility have continued to decline since the 1950s.

The Beginning of the End of Private Cars in American Cities

The New Urban Order • 179 implied HN points • 28 Sep 23
🏝 Travel Transportation Urban living Autonomous Vehicles City Planning
  1. Private car ownership in American cities is likely to decrease in the coming decades, with a shift towards a variety of mobility options like bikes, scooters, taxis, and rental cars.
  2. Diverse demographic and social trends, including remote work, declining young families, and aging Baby Boomers, are contributing to this transition away from private car ownership.
  3. The rise of car-share options, developments in autonomous vehicles, and the focus on mobility mix in some American cities are further paving the way for decreased reliance on owning cars.

5 Charts Explain How the Pandemic Changed Our Mobility

The New Urban Order • 139 implied HN points • 27 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Fitness Urban living Physical health Mental health Public Health
  1. Walking trips in the U.S. have significantly decreased post-pandemic, with every metro and state experiencing a decline, pointing to a potential long-term shift in mobility habits.
  2. Remote work and delivery services have reduced the need for short walking trips for activities like shopping, affecting public transit use and contributing to an increase in vehicle miles traveled.
  3. Despite some positive changes like an increase in bicycle usage, cities should focus on making walking more appealing and preserving biking gains to address the evolving mobility landscape.

Micromobility: An Urban Transportation Revolution

Need to Know by Stephen Leahy • 58 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Transportation Electric Vehicles Urban living Sustainability Decarbonization
  1. Nearly 300 million electric two- and three-wheelers are in use today, showing a global shift towards micromobility.
  2. Micromobility has the potential to significantly reduce oil demand and improve air quality in cities.
  3. Micromobility addresses traffic congestion by providing low-cost, sustainable transportation options for short urban trips.

Limits to Exponential Growth

Daniel Pinchbeck’s Newsletter • 11 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Society Beliefs Experts Urban living Collapse
  1. Population growth is limited by the amount of available food, especially due to the massive inputs of fossil fuels required by the industrial farming system.
  2. Many people struggle to fully comprehend the likelihood of the collapse of our technologically advanced civilization and are unprepared for it.
  3. It is a common belief that there are secret groups of experts controlling the world, but the reality is more uncertain and complex, with no one truly having all the answers.

city life

the rohn report • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 21
🎭️ Culture City life Society Urban living Community
  1. Living in the city is a modern tribal experience with sophisticated amenities, but it can be expensive with costs for everything, even parking.
  2. City life requires a complex infrastructure connecting homes through sewer and electricity systems, offering modern conveniences once unimaginable in earlier human history.
  3. As city dwellers, humans have forsaken their nomadic roots for organized community living, creating a bustling urban environment filled with diverse possibilities and challenges.