01.22.2019
As the town prepares the plan that will guide development for the next decade, tensions are brewing in the “teardown zone.”
As the town prepares the plan that will guide development for the next decade, tensions are brewing in the “teardown zone.”
01.21.2019
A talk with the author of Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
A talk with the author of Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
12.10.2018
Contrary to popular myth, we can produce brand, new pedestrian- friendly communities.
Contrary to popular myth, we can produce brand, new pedestrian- friendly communities.
11.08.2018
A conversation with veteran planners Lance Jay Brown and Theodore Liebman.
A conversation with veteran planners Lance Jay Brown and Theodore Liebman.
08.23.2018
A state official on the plight of a disappearing coastal community.
A state official on the plight of a disappearing coastal community.
06.19.2018
A talk with Clare Miflin, one of the authors of NYC’s Zero Waste Design Guidelines.
A talk with Clare Miflin, one of the authors of NYC’s Zero Waste Design Guidelines.
05.30.2018
The national media may have moved, but the city continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
The national media may have moved, but the city continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
05.09.2018
If you’re going to pave over paradise, at least do it well.
If you’re going to pave over paradise, at least do it well.
05.07.2018
A remarkable 70 year career focused on education and service to the community.
A remarkable 70 year career focused on education and service to the community.
05.03.2018
A conversation with one of the founders of the Congress for New Urbanism.
A conversation with one of the founders of the Congress for New Urbanism.
02.15.2018
A lively conversation with the architecture critic of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A lively conversation with the architecture critic of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
12.26.2017
The giant new incubator space takes a slick eraser to the past.
The giant new incubator space takes a slick eraser to the past.
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.
10.16.2017
A talk with the architecture critic of the Dallas Morning News.
A talk with the architecture critic of the Dallas Morning News.
10.10.2017
The recent police crackdowns don’t solve or address the real problem.
The recent police crackdowns don’t solve or address the real problem.
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.
06.26.2017
The Danish capital offers lessons for American cities, but they’re not all about design.
The Danish capital offers lessons for American cities, but they’re not all about design.
05.31.2017
Some thoughts on the design, planning, and political challenges ahead.
Some thoughts on the design, planning, and political challenges ahead.
05.22.2017
Remembering the legendary Harvard professor Eduard Sekler.
Remembering the legendary Harvard professor Eduard Sekler.
05.09.2017
The campaign to transform the City of Lights into a pedestrian paradise.
The campaign to transform the City of Lights into a pedestrian paradise.
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.
03.13.2017
Why are democracies so incapable today of creating great urban places?
Why are democracies so incapable today of creating great urban places?
03.10.2017
Having them at the neighborhood level would allow the city’s most intractable local riddles to be solved by those on the ground.
Having them at the neighborhood level would allow the city’s most intractable local riddles to be solved by those on the ground.
03.01.2017
The L.A. Times critic talks about the city’s struggle for its 21st century soul.
The L.A. Times critic talks about the city’s struggle for its 21st century soul.
01.03.2017
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
In an effort to promote design equity, Alexandros Washburn invites the public to share their ideas about the future of the community.
11.29.2016
It’s a model for both sustainable development and urbane living.
It’s a model for both sustainable development and urbane living.
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.
10.28.2016
In praise of a profession uniquely qualified to tackle the problems of our time.
In praise of a profession uniquely qualified to tackle the problems of our time.
10.20.2016
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
The design and engineering solutions are viable, but more importantly the people of the state need to demand action from their elected officials.
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.
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.
08.08.2016
Last week I was in the middle of packing and came across a well thumbed copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
Last week I was in the middle of packing and came across a well thumbed copy of The Death and Life of Great American Cities.
07.18.2016
The first of a two part interview with the architecture critic of the New York Times.
The first of a two part interview with the architecture critic of the New York Times.
06.28.2016
In the face of considerable opposition, a relentless civic organization, a pesky lawsuit, and a sympathetic judge, the legendary filmmaker has decided to pull his Museum of Narrative Art out of Chicago.
In the face of considerable opposition, a relentless civic organization, a pesky lawsuit, and a sympathetic judge, the legendary filmmaker has decided to pull his Museum of Narrative Art out of Chicago.
06.13.2016
The cruise ships are bound for cash-strapped Cuba. How will the authorities plan for it?
The cruise ships are bound for cash-strapped Cuba. How will the authorities plan for it?
06.02.2016
The hipster capital of the world is a poster child for urban geeks everywhere–and for good reason. It’s an urban design success story.
The hipster capital of the world is a poster child for urban geeks everywhere–and for good reason. It’s an urban design success story.
05.23.2016
A longtime community board member weighs in on Mayor de Blasio’s ambitious plans to remake the city.
A longtime community board member weighs in on Mayor de Blasio’s ambitious plans to remake the city.
05.16.2016
Forget the “big, beautiful wall. ” How about a yuuuge domed complex created, not for the “undesireables,” but the people trying to flee from them?
Forget the “big, beautiful wall. ” How about a yuuuge domed complex created, not for the “undesireables,” but the people trying to flee from them?
05.12.2016
She profoundly shaped our view of the city, but often overlooked the big systems that make city life possible.
She profoundly shaped our view of the city, but often overlooked the big systems that make city life possible.
05.05.2016
The great urbanist has a nuanced take on the many lessons of Jane Jacobs.
The great urbanist has a nuanced take on the many lessons of Jane Jacobs.
05.04.2016
Given the urgency of climate change, the planner insists that both bottom-up and top-down planning approaches need to be used.
Given the urgency of climate change, the planner insists that both bottom-up and top-down planning approaches need to be used.
05.02.2016
In celebration of the Jacobs centennial, the noted urbanist and author talks about the legend, their close relationship in her later years, and her lasting influence on his work.
In celebration of the Jacobs centennial, the noted urbanist and author talks about the legend, their close relationship in her later years, and her lasting influence on his work.
04.27.2016
The New York that approved the architect’s incredibly expensive transit hub isn’t the New York that ultimately built it.
The New York that approved the architect’s incredibly expensive transit hub isn’t the New York that ultimately built it.
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.
03.10.2016
Artist Theaster Gates and the University of Chicago’s Place Lab look for equitable alternatives to gentrification.
Artist Theaster Gates and the University of Chicago’s Place Lab look for equitable alternatives to gentrification.
03.08.2016
Nothing lays out the geography of a place more starkly and dramatically as the elevated view.
Nothing lays out the geography of a place more starkly and dramatically as the elevated view.
03.03.2016
The experience of walking on this great street is remarkably pleasant, and for good reason: it’s designed for people.
The experience of walking on this great street is remarkably pleasant, and for good reason: it’s designed for people.
03.02.2016
Yes, it’s ten years late and more than 2-billion dollars over budget. But, it is beautiful.
Yes, it’s ten years late and more than 2-billion dollars over budget. But, it is beautiful.
02.25.2016
It’s time for architects-along with the American Institute of Architects-to take a stand against spaces intended to torture and kill.
It’s time for architects-along with the American Institute of Architects-to take a stand against spaces intended to torture and kill.
02.17.2016
What does an urban designer do on his day off, when he’s halfway around the world? If he’s in Rabat, Morocco—as Dennis Pieprz was two years ago—he does what he’s hardwired to do: walk the city. The experience is exhilarating and humbling.
What does an urban designer do on his day off, when he’s halfway around the world? If he’s in Rabat, Morocco—as Dennis Pieprz was two years ago—he does what he’s hardwired to do: walk the city. The experience is exhilarating and humbling.
02.10.2016
We have a Patient’s Bill of Rights. So, what if we had a Design Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities? Let’s imagine…
We have a Patient’s Bill of Rights. So, what if we had a Design Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities? Let’s imagine…
02.03.2016
One of America’s most preeminent critics talks about his new role as architectural advisor to the organization charged with building the president’s library.
One of America’s most preeminent critics talks about his new role as architectural advisor to the organization charged with building the president’s library.
01.27.2016
This past year the Windy City was abuzz with architecture and design news: everything from the Obama presidential library to a Star Wars invasion. The Pulitzer Prize winning critic talks about Chicago’s unique architectural heritage and the culture shift brewing in the profession.
This past year the Windy City was abuzz with architecture and design news: everything from the Obama presidential library to a Star Wars invasion. The Pulitzer Prize winning critic talks about Chicago’s unique architectural heritage and the culture shift brewing in the profession.
01.27.2016
When word trickled out that Gehry would take over master planning for the river, it caught some locals by surprise. No one was more startled, and more critical, than this poet, politician, community activist, and citizen planner.
When word trickled out that Gehry would take over master planning for the river, it caught some locals by surprise. No one was more startled, and more critical, than this poet, politician, community activist, and citizen planner.
12.16.2015
John King’s tale of two cities is the story of two distinct public processes: San Francisco’s famously fractious culture, vs. Chicago’s ruthless top-down model of Mayor-as-last-and-final-word.
John King’s tale of two cities is the story of two distinct public processes: San Francisco’s famously fractious culture, vs. Chicago’s ruthless top-down model of Mayor-as-last-and-final-word.
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.
11.18.2015
The profession is chronically disconnected from the public it’s supposed to serve. It’s time to rediscover some lost design tools and learn the value of authentic engagement.
The profession is chronically disconnected from the public it’s supposed to serve. It’s time to rediscover some lost design tools and learn the value of authentic engagement.
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