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Bad Weather Isn't Enough To Make Power Companies Bury Their Lines. So What Is?

North Carolina Rabbit Hole • 353 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
💾 History Infrastructure Public Relations Urbanization Technology Environmentalism
  1. Power companies find burying overhead lines too expensive compared to overhead lines.
  2. New developments in North Carolina are opting to bury power lines during construction.
  3. Historically, power companies moved lines underground to enhance urban aesthetics and meet rising electricity demands.

The Sinking Cities Edition

Why is this interesting? • 1749 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Geography Infrastructure Urbanization Politics Sustainability
  1. Mexico City and Jakarta are sinking due to various factors like draining lakes and illegal wells
  2. Indonesia's plan to move its capital to Borneo from Jakarta is ambitious but faces challenges like corruption and cultural differences
  3. The sinking of these cities raises environmental and social concerns that need to be addressed

Three Billion Africans

An Africanist Perspective • 850 implied HN points • 10 Feb 23
🌍 World Politics Demographics Economics Governance Migration Urbanization
  1. African demographics are changing rapidly, with the population projected to reach over 3 billion by 2100. This growth will impact economics and politics, necessitating changes in agricultural practices, urbanization, and governance.
  2. The increase in Africa's population presents both challenges and opportunities. Rather than focusing on limiting population growth, empowering women, enhancing education, and investing in agriculture can drive economic growth.
  3. For Africa's economic takeoff, a focus on boosting agricultural productivity, urbanization, and intra-Africa trade is crucial. These areas have the potential to support the growing population and lead to sustainable economic development.
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The New Geography of American Growth

Apricitas Economics • 66 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
💰 Finance Economic Growth Remote work Urbanization Job Market
  1. Economic growth in the US post-pandemic has shifted towards states like Florida, Texas, and the American South and Mountain West.
  2. Remote work has driven population influxes to states like Idaho and Arizona, resulting in significant economic booms.
  3. Florida and Texas have seen impressive job growth and have become major contributors to overall US GDP and job gains.

My Little Cockroach

Banana Peel Pirouette • 79 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🔬 Science Biology Ecology Evolution Urbanization Animal Behavior
  1. Cockroaches have been around for millions of years and are found on every continent except Antarctica, adapted to urban environments due to global commerce.
  2. Humans have a unique disgust towards cockroaches, though other pests like mice and pigeons coexist with us and are even celebrated in popular culture.
  3. Our fear and loathing towards cockroaches stem from the way they challenge our perceptions of hygiene and control over the environment, showing how closely intertwined our lives are with these creatures.

Dub Housing

Kneeling Bus • 156 implied HN points • 17 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Housing Urbanization Luxury goods Globalization
  1. Housing shortages are common in desirable areas like Lake Tahoe due to a surplus of people and limited housing supply.
  2. The demand for housing in luxury tourist destinations can outstrip supply, turning basic human needs into luxury goods.
  3. There is a growing need to balance market forces with regulatory incentives to ensure fair resource allocation in areas like Lake Tahoe.

The Bronze Trade Origins of Cities

Arpitrage • 1 HN point • 23 Jan 24
💾 History Urbanization Trade Collapse
  1. The emergence of cities in the Bronze Age was closely linked to the trade of bronze, which required both tin and copper.
  2. Trade networks centered around metals played a crucial role in the formation and growth of early urban centers.
  3. The end of the Bronze Age and the shift to the Iron Age saw changes in trade dynamics, leading to the collapse of civilizations and the rise of new economic systems.

Rabbit Holes 🕳 #28

Creative Destruction • 5 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Urbanization Sustainability Climate action Ecosystems
  1. Rurbanization blurs urban-rural divides by promoting urban agriculture for biodiversity and temperature control
  2. Conscious quitting reflects a shift where employees prioritize values over work and leaders focus on reputation more than action
  3. Climate-focused board games foster collaboration and learning about environmental issues while being an $11 billion industry

What's up with ancient cities?

Tom Thought • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
💾 History Urbanization
  1. Ancient cities were often more urbanized than medieval cities, despite medieval advancements in agriculture.
  2. The density needed for a city can be calculated based on land requirements for family units, which allows for different living arrangements between city and countryside.
  3. Early cities were primarily for collective defense, with amenities and cultural institutions evolving over time; the decline of urbanism in medieval Europe was due to changing values and security situations.