Top 5 Recent Stories (February 10–14)

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1. Make Federal Buildings Great Again (sigh)

by Charles Marohn | February 10, 2020

A draft executive order from President Trump making classical architecture the preferred option for significant federal buildings is controversial, yet (clumsily) gets at something important. In this case, try to resist letting the brand messenger taint the brand.

2. A Highway (Used to) Run Through It

by Arian Horbovetz | February 7, 2020

Half a century ago, Rochester, New York — like so many other cities — built an urban highway that tore at the social fabric, decimated neighborhoods, and made the city increasingly fragile. Today, Rochester is showing cities that there is a better way.

3. The Right-Hand Rule for Passing a Bike

by Buff Brown | February 6, 2020

If drivers—and not just cyclists—were required to learn bike-passing best practices, more lives would be saved and more people would feel comfortable riding.

4. There Are Problems the Market Can't Solve. Parking Isn't One of Them.

by Daniel Herriges | February 11, 2020

How will we ensure there’s enough parking if we don’t require property owners to provide any? There’s a simple answer to this question.

5. The hyperloop is always greener from the other side of the stroad

by Charles Marohn | February 11, 2020

It is astounding how even the most bankrupt city will fall all over themselves when presented the opportunity to spend money they don't have on the latest fad.

Top image via Caleb Fisher.