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Think Big, Plan Small: Lessons from Icelandic Cities for the U.S.

With populations in small U.S. cities rising, one planner looks abroad for lessons on navigating common mobility and housing issues.

January 16, 2025

By Jeffrey Levine, AICP

With populations in small U.S. cities rising, one planner looks abroad for lessons on navigating common mobility and housing issues.

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