07.19.2023
While his design prescriptions were too narrow, his critique of modern planning principles still holds resonance.
While his design prescriptions were too narrow, his critique of modern planning principles still holds resonance.
09.12.2022
Declaring the area around Penn Station “blighted” is a cynical ploy.
Declaring the area around Penn Station “blighted” is a cynical ploy.
03.21.2022
A new biography about the brilliant urbanist reveals why his radical vision is as necessary today as it was in the second half of the 20th century.
A new biography about the brilliant urbanist reveals why his radical vision is as necessary today as it was in the second half of the 20th century.
04.26.2021
The Gaslighting of SoHo, NoHo, and Chinatown.
The Gaslighting of SoHo, NoHo, and Chinatown.
02.16.2021
There are important implications for downtowns across the country.
There are important implications for downtowns across the country.
01.26.2020
A new biography by Lizabeth Cohen sheds light on this controversial planner.
A new biography by Lizabeth Cohen sheds light on this controversial planner.
01.06.2020
A tribute to a writer who believed in the power of authentic community engagement.
A tribute to a writer who believed in the power of authentic community engagement.
03.07.2019
The recent debacle was merely the culmination of a decades-long appeasement to corporations and developers.
The recent debacle was merely the culmination of a decades-long appeasement to corporations and developers.
02.18.2019
Cancelling the construction of an anti-urban campus is not the same as pulling out of the city.
Cancelling the construction of an anti-urban campus is not the same as pulling out of the city.
09.07.2018
In cities all over the country, his projects consistently failed to live up to their promise.
In cities all over the country, his projects consistently failed to live up to their promise.
08.28.2018
The recent recalibration of the late architect’s legacy is completely misguided.
The recent recalibration of the late architect’s legacy is completely misguided.
11.07.2017
The story of how a Jacobs-led community group overcome official opposition to create an alternative to urban renewal.
The story of how a Jacobs-led community group overcome official opposition to create an alternative to urban renewal.
04.17.2017
The new documentary reminds us about the importance of local input and activism.
The new documentary reminds us about the importance of local input and activism.
11.02.2016
A manifesto for a more human—and more human scaled—city.
A manifesto for a more human—and more human scaled—city.
08.25.2016
Author Roberta Brandes Gratz clears up some misperceptions about the legendary urbanist.
Author Roberta Brandes Gratz clears up some misperceptions about the legendary urbanist.
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