Opinion

Why Better Streets Make Better Cities

07.20.2026

By Mark Alan Hewitt

John Massengale and Victor Dover have revised their classic book on street design, vitally improving its organization and potential impact.

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John Massengale and Victor Dover have revised their classic book on street design, vitally improving its organization and potential impact.

Los Angeles and the Density Paradox

11.12.2025

By Gerhard W. Mayer

The city is already overloaded with cars, yet it lacks the density needed for transit to work effectively. Moving beyond this stalemate is essential.

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The city is already overloaded with cars, yet it lacks the density needed for transit to work effectively. Moving beyond this stalemate is essential.

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