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We are witnessing the rise of bike sharing transform major cities around the world.  New York City’s brand new Citi Bike program is immensely popular, Boston’s New Balance Hubway program exceeded expectations and totaled over 1 million rides before it’s 2 year anniversary, Chicago recently launched a 4000 bike program Divvy, and Washington D.C.’s Captial Bikeshare, established in 2010, continues to expand. It seems to be a great time to review this growing phenomenon.

For all you car lovers out there, today WegoWise has the perfect topic lined up for you! Our team has picked 5 energy efficient cars to show you guys! These cars not only look great, but their performances matches up as well. So if you’re looking for a car that’s going to save you gas and save the environment, you have plenty of options right below!

What is the “Coffee Trike”?
The coffee trike derived its catchy name from Alessandro “San” Bellino. He is originally from Australia, and came to the states to study at the Berklee School of Music. Throughout those years, he worked in several coffee shops to develop his skills in becoming a coffee enthusiast.

Sunny skies today, along with people in an extra happy mood because it's Friday! Yes! That's right, it's Friday and WegoWise has some awesome links ready for you to check out! 

It’s Friday, and you all should know what that means . . . weekly links! That’s right, the WegoWise team has put together a list of 5 fun, sustainable, and entertaining activities that are happening right in our hometown, Boston, MA so on this Fourth of July weekend you can have some activities lined up! Whether you’re looking to do something active or relax outdoors, we have just the right things for you! Below are 5 activities our fellow WegoWisers’ would do. Check it out; there’s bound to be something on this list that will catch your attention. 

It’s definitely tough to be in the city and think of how “green” it can be, especially because cities are mostly built environments. Aside from industrialization, you can’t stop from noticing the streets covered in trash, air full of car exhaust, and lack of large green spaces! However, some cities in the U.S. have begun to push these stereotypes aside. The WegoWise, Inc. team decided to gather 7 cities that have promoted sustainability in great ways. Check it out!

As more and more people leave single-family and multi-family suburban homes, they begin to move towards the city. Places like Boston, New York, and Los Angeles are flooded with young professionals who are on the look-out for apartments that will make their wallet feel comfortable while being close to their work place. For these young professionals, moving allows them to develop their career path in a fast-paced , urban environment. A city like Boston, where WegoWise, Inc. is based, can tell you that living in a city where there is growth in demand for downtown living causes limited housing space. Enter micro units, a small sized apartment, perfect for one or two, that just might be a new and innovative way of living in urban downtowns.

The WegoWise office is abuzz today in anticipation of our homecity's own music festival, Boston Calling, this weekend. Music festivals continue to gain popularity around the world, with thousands of eventgoers streaming in to remote (and not-so-remote) locations to celebrate and listen to some tunes.  With such a concentration of people staying, partying, and doing the things people do, music festivals have an uphill struggle to avoid potentially serious environmental impacts.  Whether your a concerned citizen, an avid festival-goer, or planning your own Memorial Day "boombox, burgers and buds" backyard festival this weekend, take a look at our Friday links and get some knowledge!