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Brian McGinn

Brian McGinn is a U2 student currently pursuing a degree in urban studies. Originally from suburban America, he is particularly interested in urbanism and sustainable development in East Asia and abroad. When Brian isn't writing from MIR, you can probably find him trying to find a decent cup of coffee or in line at Soupe Café about to buy his 4th grilled cheese of the week.

Stealing the City

Brian McGinn
What do Manhattan's millionaire elite and subway fare-jumpers have in common? Both are stealing from the city. What's the difference? Only the latter are being held accountable.
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The Last Sand

Brian McGinn
As the scarcity of Earth's natural resources worsens with increased consumption, the focus usually falls on natural gas and oil reserves, causing many to ignore the growing shortage of the world's third most used natural resource - sand.…
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A Tale of Three Sydneys

Brian McGinn
As the global population continues to increase and urbanization rates reach all-time highs, cities must adopt new practices to accommodate to their growing needs. A new report created by the Greater Sydney Commission, an independent…
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