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urbanixm Stories are short narratives on urban interventions and policies and their impact through the lens of case-study overviews and analysis of urban data.
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Pricing of Energy Performance Certificates in the UK
Executive Summary In this study we look at the question whether Energy Performance Ratings have an impact on residential real estate prices in the context of the United Kingdom. To answer this question we look at two datasets: The central question we want to answer is whether the energy performance rating of a residential property…
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Þjónusta í göngufæri á Höfuðborgarsvæðinu
Gagnasaga þar sem að við rannsökum aðgengi að þjónustu í 15 mínútna göngufæri á höfuðborgarsvæðinu.
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Services accessible by walking in the Icelandic Capital Area
A data story where we look at the services accessible by 15 minutes of walking in the Icelandic Capital Area.
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Cargo bikes in action
Cycling is going through a revival in many cities around the world, while at the same time there is an increase in the circulation of large delivery vehicles due to the popularity of online shopping. In this story we look at examples of how cargo-bikes have been applied to urban logistics as well as other…
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The impact of e-scooters on other transport modes
Over the past few years, e-scooters have made an entrance to the street life of cities across the globe. Opinions are divided on the potential the impact the e-scooters can have on the means of transport people use for their trips (also known as the transport modal split). Some see e-scooters as a promising opportunity…
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The impact of speed limit on traffic casualties
Lowering of speed limit down to 30 or 40 km/h can be a contested decision. There is often skepticism about whether the act really reduces traffic casualties and worries it will hurt traffic flow and thus increase trip duration. In this story we take a look at some cases from around the globe where a…
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Bike lanes and cyclists: If you build them, will they come?
Increasing the share of active travel is high on the agenda of many cities, in their attempt to decrease the carbon footprint of transport and creating healthier cities. In this story we take a look at the impact of building bikeways, cycle lanes, etc. on increasing the modal share of cycling, i.e., the proportion of…
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Have bike sharing schemes lead to increased cycling?
Increasing the share of active travel is high on the agenda of many cities, in their attempt to decrease the carbon footprint of transport and creating healthier cities. In this story we take a look at the impact of bicycle sharing schemes on increasing the modal share of cycling, i.e., the proportion of cycling among…
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The economic impact of pedestrianization
In recent years many cities are re-thinking how much of their street space is devoted to cars versus other street uses. This can materialize in many ways, such as removing parking or limiting the street access to cars, either permanently, for limited times or for restricted type of traffic. In commercial areas, these changes can…
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