Millions in California Warned About Exercising Outdoors

 https://www.newsweek.com/millions-california-warned-exercising-outdoors-2005086

Of course any big city or industrial area can still get occasionally smoggy.

The LA City Hall was once the tallest building in California, now it's just like another stump building.

https://www.newsweek.com/millions-california-warned-exercising-outdoors-2005086#slideshow/2550275

https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/09/11/california-has-dramatically-improved-its-air-quality-but-racial-disparities-persist/ 

https://www.tourradar.com/days-to-come/california-vs-florida

South Florida sees dozens of luxury high-rise buildings start to sink

 https://nypost.com/2024/12/18/real-estate/south-florida-sees-dozens-of-luxury-high-rise-buildings-start-to-sink 

https://amerisafemoving.com/florida-vs-california-where-should-you-live-and-why

Of course California-and-Florida are known for nice year round warm weather, unlike Canada.

Why film movies and TV productions in Canada? Perhaps the most obvious reason is the currency exchange rate. However, most of Canada can easily have cold and crappy weather for half of the year. Yet, that doesn't seem to be that much of a problem.

Why your favorite movies fake their locations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGk-rH_zcPE  

Vancouver Never Plays Itself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojm74VGsZBU

flatiron type buildings

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_flatiron_buildings

The $64M Race to Save the Eiffel Tower

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqEvwuU8pJs

Historic London landmarks photos show how capital has changed from 1930s to now

 https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/news/historic-london-landmarks-photos-show-how-capital-has-changed-from-1930s-to-now/ar-AA1rEfHk?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=5b5d4183613c4e7c81b651fc6f0d6c37&ei=23

https://www.the-shard.com , https://www.the-shard.com/shangri-la-the-shard-london

https://www.the-shard.com/viewing-gallery

There was a time when practically everything in Australia had to be on a smaller scale than what's in the Uk.

https://melbournebuildexpo.com/industry-news/melbournes-future-skyline-planned-tallest-skyscraper-australia-sth-bank-beulah

https://melbournebuildexpo.com

There was a time when Sydney had taller buildings than Melbourne. Will Sydney have the tallest building in Australia again, someday?

Plans for the tallest ever building in Sydney https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqWScCvALzc

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Shard

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=London

The Sunshine 60 Tower in Tokyo

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_60  239.7 m (786 ft)

https://www.japan.travel/en/spot/382/

https://sunshinecity.jp/en/observatory/

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/spot/447/index.html

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/sunshine-60-tower/990

https://skyscrapers.fandom.com/wiki/Sunshine_60

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_City,_Tokyo#Sunshine_City_Prince_Hotel

https://www.princehotels.com/sunshine/

https://www.shimz.co.jp/en/works/jp_com_198003_sunshinecity.html 130 m / 427 ft

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/sunshine-city-prince-hotel/47015 37 floors

Urban Tech Data

https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-city-rankings/largest-metro-areas-in-the-world

https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/bigcities.htm

https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/in-pictures-the-largest-cities-in-the-world

https://www.statista.com/statistics/912263/population-of-urban-agglomerations-worldwide/

https://zenodo.org/records/10458207

 https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=UTD 

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Urban+Tech+Data

Urban Legends

Urban_legends are part of the urban fabric.

 https://www.britannica.com/topic/urban-legend

https://www.vice.com/en/article/we-hired-a-ghost-hunter-to-find-out-how-haunted-our-new-office-really-is/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_legends

https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/news/article/venture-out-into-vancouvers-most-haunted-around-vcc.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_train

https://www.timeout.com/usa/things-to-do/haunted-ghost-trains

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=urban+legends

Haunted places in Paris

 https://listverse.com/2023/04/04/10-haunted-places-in-paris/

https://www.offbeatfrance.com/most-haunted-places-in-paris.html

https://www.welcome2france.com/blog-article-3188-dare-to-explore-these-7-haunted-places-in-paris.html

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Paris

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=urban+legends

The Urban Tech Intersection

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/2024/09/urban-legends.html

 https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=UTI

Saudi Arabia Unveils Stadium Plans for 2034 Football World Cup

 https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Saudis+Unveil+Stadium+Plans+for+2034+Football+World+Cup

Eiffel+Tower+Vs.+Tokyo+Tower

 https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Eiffel+Tower+Vs.+Tokyo+Tower

China's Failed $1 Billion Copy of Paris

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QIEU9KkY5g

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tianducheng

Paris

Cleaning up the Seine River? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S26CHpcD2zk

the earth-just-experienced-its-hottest-day-ever

 https://www.earth.com/news/earth-just-experienced-its-hottest-day-ever/

Tokyo Bay

The $41 Billion Plan for Tokyo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZADlkbr7Avg

During the Olympic Games, the RER E will operate all day between Nanterre, La Défense and Paris

https://www.defense-92.fr/paris-2024/paris-2024-pendant-les-jeux-olympiques-le-rer-e-va-fonctionner-toute-la-journee-entre-nanterre-la-defense-et-paris-80540

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZADlkbr7Avg

How-many-pyramids-are-there-in-the-world?

 https://curiousmatrix.com/how-many-pyramids-are-there-in-the-world/

Here's-what-will-happen-at-the-mirage-before-it-closes

 https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/heres-what-will-happen-at-the-mirage-before-it-closes-3084753/

Uncovering the Secrets of New York City

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzB1WOJUenY

Baku

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baku#Transport

Paris hotels struggle with low demand as Olympics approach

 https://www.euronews.com/2024/07/02/paris-hotels-struggle-with-low-demand-as-olympics-approach

While it's nice to have a lot of extra rooms than not. However, low demand isn't a good sign.

Famous city’s incredible £10bn mega-project to build Europe's answer to Dubai

 https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1914682/Europe-megaproject-Athens-Dubai

Some bridge fires in history

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Great-Fire-of-London-1212 Even some of the bridges burned down in old London.

https://chapel-bridge.ch/background/chapel-bridge-on-fire/

https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/burnt-into-memory_remembering-the-chapel-bridge-fire/44330760

https://www.richmond-news.com/local-news/photos-historic-trestle-bridge-goes-up-in-flames-9116495

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/large-fire-breaks-out-near-oak-street-bridge-in-richmond-b-c-1.7242238

 https://globalnews.ca/news/10579703/major-fire-richmond/

https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/richmond-fire-river-rock-casino

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bridge_failures#2000%E2%80%93present

The Chenab Rail Bridge

 https://indianexpress.com/article/india/watch-chenab-railway-bridge-trial-run-9404843/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chenab_Rail_Bridge

Bridge Failures

Unfortunately, bridge_failures occur because no structure is beyond possibility of damage. 

https://www.history.com/news/deadly-bridge-collapses

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bridge_failures#1950-1999

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ironworkers_Memorial_Second_Narrows_Crossing#Collapse

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=bridge+failure

Urban Density

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_density

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_proper_by_population_density

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/broadway-plan-height-density-amendments-2024

https://www.urbanismnext.org/what-to-do/urban-density-sprawl

Transit-oriented development

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit-oriented_development

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/10355-king-george-boulevard-surrey-civic-district-wesgroup-properties-safeway-site

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/local-governments-and-housing/housing-initiatives/transit-oriented-development-areas

https://www.biv.com/news/real-estate/bcs-transit-oriented-development-plan-needs-more-definition-stakeholders-say-8294500

https://cityhallwatch.wordpress.com/2023/12/10/transit-oriented-development-tod-maps-bill-47/

https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/inevitable-decimation-burnaby-residents-petition-against-bcs-transit-oriented-housing-rules-8661993

https://www.burnabynow.com/local-news/12k-homes-15-towers-planned-to-kick-off-massive-metrotown-mall-redevelopment-8581482

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Urban+Density

Permanent fix of I-95 after collapse in Philadelphia

 https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/i95-collapse-philadelphia-permanent-fix-progress/

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=bridge+failure

Urban Decay

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_decay#History

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-urban-decay-drug-decriminalization-bc

Almost every city has serious issues.

4 Quebec cities make the list of Canada’s most affordable housing markets

 https://blog.royallepage.ca/4-quebec-cities-make-the-list-of-canadas-most-affordable-housing-markets-montrealers-ready-to-move/

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/half-of-residents-in-canada-s-largest-urban-centres-eyeing-move-to-more-affordable-real-estate-markets-878978625.html

https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-cities-most-affordable-canada

https://blog.mtl.org/en/montreal-affordable-city

They should begin planning for North Shore to Metrotown SkyTrain Line

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/north-shore-metrotown-skytrain-brt-lrt-planning

Seattle, WA

 https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Seattle

Urban Data Bits

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Urban+Data+Bits

Gatineau makes the list for most affordable cities in Canada

 https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/gatineau-makes-the-list-for-most-affordable-cities-in-canada-1.6910755

Bus rapid transit systems

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bus_rapid_transit_systems

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bus_rapid_transit_systems#Australia

https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/how-far-can-you-drive-in-a-bus-lane

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_bus_rapid_transit_systems#France

Honolulu International Airport

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_K._Inouye_International_Airport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyline_(Honolulu)#Route

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyline_(Honolulu)#Segment_2:_Airport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lelepaua_station

https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/compare/perth-vs-honolulu-2063523-5856195

Perth Airport flights to resume after refuelling issue grounded planes

 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-01/perth-airport-flights-resume-after-refuelling-problem/103922850

Ideally, such an isolated city & airport should always be well equipped. 

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/mass-delays-and-cancellations-of-flights-at-perth-airport-due-to-fuel-issues/news-story/4a5a1f9673ce5b12bcbc6ff0a120fca4

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth_Airport#Facilities_and_services

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perth_Airport#Third_runway

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_line,_Perth

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_line,_Perth#Rolling_stock

"The platform is in excess of 150 metres (490 ft) long, making it long enough for a six-car train, the longest Transperth trains." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayswater_railway_station,_Perth#Description

https://www.avenueperth.com/why-is-perth-isolated/

https://www.budgetyourtrip.com/compare/perth-vs-honolulu-2063523-5856195

Urban Data Bits

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Australia_by_population

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbanization_in_Australia

https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/AUS/australia/urban-population

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Australia_by_population#Significant_urban_areas_by_population

 https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=UDB

Urban intersections

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Australia_by_population

https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/AUS/australia/urban-population

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Australia_by_population

 https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=UDB

one zaabeel, dubai

 https://www.wsp.com/en-cn/projects/one-zaabeel

Michael_S._Van_Leesten_Memorial_Bridge

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_S._Van_Leesten_Memorial_Bridge

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Footbridge

https://architizer.com/blog/inspiration/collections/bridging-the-gap/

https://www.wsp.com/en-cn/sectors/bike-and-pedestrian-bridges

https://structurae.net/en/structures/bridges/bicycle-and-pedestrian-bridges

37 vs. 73

37 vs. 73 is the difference between a stump and a tower.

In Vancouver, BC, no office building is permitted to have a 40th floor, let alone 50 or 60. There is a 37 story RBC and more recently, the Stack-office-tower. In contrast, Seattle has a 76 story office tower.

37 - Why is this number everywhere? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6iQrh2TK98

There are various buildings with 73 stories, but they vary in their heights. 

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/30-hudson-yards/13325 73 stories.

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/1-corporate-avenue/9591 73 stories.

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/the-address-boulevard/14606 73

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/qingdao-hai-tian-center/15639 73

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/the-center/343 73

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_structures_in_Japan 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama_Landmark_Tower 73 stories above ground in total. https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/landmark-tower/547

https://web.archive.org/web/20131203014920/http://skyscrapercenter.com/yokohama/landmark-tower/

https://www.yokohama-landmark.jp/skygarden 

https://www.yokohamastation.com/yokohama-landmark-tower/

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/first-canadian-place/543 72

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/q1-tower/399 78

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_South_Korea

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings_in_Taiwan

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_buildings#Tallest_buildings_in_the_world

https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/buildings

The Four corners (Canada)

 "It came into being with the creation of Nunavut on April 1, 1999." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_corners_(Canada)

Baltimore bridge collapse a reminder of Connecticut's Mianus River bridge failure 40 years ago

 https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-40-years-ct-i-95-bridge-19368795.php

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=bridge+failure

the coming evtol collapse

 https://airinsight.com/the-coming-evtol-collapse/

Bridges and Tunnels of Perth

 https://ctawa.asn.au/event/bridges-and-tunnels-of-perth-2-2

https://www.weekendnotes.com/tunnels-in-perth/

https://www.streetkidindustries.com/tunnels

https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/community-environment/bridges-lighting/

https://www.roadtraffic-technology.com/projects/swan-river-pedestrian-bridge-perth/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windan_Bridge

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Perth

federal-government-on-road-funding

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-federal-government-steven-guilbeault-road-funding

The Four Corners (USA)

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Corners

More sizzling days tipped for parts of State, with Perth to hit 41C on Friday

 https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/weather/more-sizzling-days-tipped-for-parts-of-wa-c-13501330

https://www.theguardian.com/news/2024/feb/05/weatherwatch-perth-to-swelter-as-heatwave-expected-to-return-to-australia

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Perth

Australia Day

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day#1988:_Bicentenary

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_Day_debate

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68014555

https://jf-databits.blogspot.com/search?q=Australia

https://thedigitallabyrinth.blogspot.com/search?q=Australia

canada-population-and immigration

 https://dailyhive.com/canada/canada-caught-population-immigration-report

alberta-nuclear-energy

 https://dailyhive.com/calgary/alberta-nuclear-energy-opg

metro-vancouver-population-forecast

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-population-forecast

Kelowna, BC

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/moving-kelowna-reasons-why

worst-metro-vancouver-roads-in-snow

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/worst-metro-vancouver-roads-in-snow

metro-vancouver-regional-rail-express

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/metro-vancouver-regional-rail-mountain-valley-express

waterfront-station-planning-process-in vancouver

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/central-waterfront-waterfront-station-planning-process-vancouver-cost

Vancouver's-view-cone-impacts-broadway-plan

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-view-cone-impacts-broadway-plan-cambie-street

cambie-street-vancouver-office-building

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/2219-2285-cambie-street-vancouver-office-building

new-years-eve-vancouver-fireworks-cancelled

 https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/new-years-eve-vancouver-fireworks-cancelled-2023-crowds