It’s Time to Be Honest About the Impending Costs of Climate Change
08.31.2022
America’s biggest financial threat isn’t excessive government spending.

America’s biggest financial threat isn’t excessive government spending.
08.31.2022
America’s biggest financial threat isn’t excessive government spending.
America’s biggest financial threat isn’t excessive government spending.
06.13.2022
How the spirit of Both/And infuses the architecture of the Crescent City.
How the spirit of Both/And infuses the architecture of the Crescent City.
10.19.2021
The challenges of planning for our climate emergency.
The challenges of planning for our climate emergency.
09.29.2021
Let’s turn our nationwide oil and gas delivery system into a network for water.
Let’s turn our nationwide oil and gas delivery system into a network for water.
03.25.2021
A blueprint for authentic public engagement.
A blueprint for authentic public engagement.
02.23.2020
It’s time for planners to begin replacing the R-word of the moment, resilience, with a now not-so-unthinkable one: retreat.
It’s time for planners to begin replacing the R-word of the moment, resilience, with a now not-so-unthinkable one: retreat.
12.31.2018
Saving planet earth should be everyone’s new year’s resolution.
Saving planet earth should be everyone’s new year’s resolution.
06.14.2018
The power of passion and humor often makes up for shortcomings in training and expertise.
The power of passion and humor often makes up for shortcomings in training and expertise.
09.07.2017
An an architect and planner reflects on collaboration, community and trust.
An an architect and planner reflects on collaboration, community and trust.
08.25.2017
Using timeless creative resources in innovative ways is the key to planning for the future.
Using timeless creative resources in innovative ways is the key to planning for the future.
07.31.2017
The O’eswachaka Bridge and the power of cultural traditions.
The O’eswachaka Bridge and the power of cultural traditions.
12.01.2016
A wildly creative team of designers, artists and fabricators create a fantastic series of “playable” installations.
A wildly creative team of designers, artists and fabricators create a fantastic series of “playable” installations.
09.12.2016
Planners will have to begin redefine their methods of community engagement for the challenges ahead.
Planners will have to begin redefine their methods of community engagement for the challenges ahead.
07.28.2016
In New Orleans, spontaneous eruptions of spectacle and joy are a form of public theater.
In New Orleans, spontaneous eruptions of spectacle and joy are a form of public theater.
07.07.2016
On a recent trip to Cuba, I made a point to visit some mid century modern homes that were not designed by architects, but by the people who live in them.
On a recent trip to Cuba, I made a point to visit some mid century modern homes that were not designed by architects, but by the people who live in them.
04.25.2016
We can no longer mitigate our way out of this mess. Responsibility for the problem will now pass to a new breed of urban designer and architect.
We can no longer mitigate our way out of this mess. Responsibility for the problem will now pass to a new breed of urban designer and architect.
03.21.2016
A Letter from Havana on the unique DIY-required design culture there.
A Letter from Havana on the unique DIY-required design culture there.
02.24.2016
Every day they pass thousands of houses, hospitals, churches, and schools, so it’s no wonder many of them have strong opinions about the kinds of buildings they like. They may be one of the built environment’s most authentic focus groups.
Every day they pass thousands of houses, hospitals, churches, and schools, so it’s no wonder many of them have strong opinions about the kinds of buildings they like. They may be one of the built environment’s most authentic focus groups.
11.19.2015
When official planning efforts floundered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the people of New Orleans took it upon themselves to rethink and reimagine their city.
When official planning efforts floundered in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the people of New Orleans took it upon themselves to rethink and reimagine their city.
11.19.2015
On the tenth anniversary of the federal flood, some thoughts on the state of the Crescent City and why its future challenges have global implications.
On the tenth anniversary of the federal flood, some thoughts on the state of the Crescent City and why its future challenges have global implications.
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