To eat local, kill local?

A more ethical slaughterhouse? Is it possible or desirable to create a more humane and efficient slaughterhouse in an urban setting? Can the ultimate not-in-my-backyard factory become palatable? Are we encouraging or discouraging vegetarianism? Sustainable urbanism American style?

Removing Roads and Traffic Lights Speeds Urban Travel

This article, from Scientific American and written by Linda Baker, states that a "controlled chaos" can bring forth efficient changes within transportation planning: in commuting times and improving pedestrian safety.

Similar to Jane Jacobs' argument -- of urban preceding rural areas --, the article introduces a perplexing thesis that allows us a better insight into the natural, human mind and how its relationship to urbanization can allow for improved conditions.