The suburban development pattern is not inherently too costly to maintain: early suburbs sat much lighter on the land, with narrower streets and less public maintenance obligation. Let’s take a look at how the American suburb has evolved over time.
Read MoreCities need to be exposed to low levels of stress and disorder in order to become more antifragile over time. Technocratic planning which seeks to make our world too predictable merely sets the stage for future crises.
Read MoreWe’re sharing the video and audio from our January 2019 live webcast Q&A with mega-retail expert Stacy Mitchell.
Read MoreWhy build a downtown transit system if you’re just going to close it at peak demand?
Read MoreThis week we examined what can happen when a small town does away with parking minimums (hint: a lot of good things). We also looked at the ups and downs of tax-increment financing, how much is too much traffic on a neighborhood street, double standards for cars and other forms of urban transportation, and more.
Read MoreIf your city is struggling to pay the bills, could joining forces with the rich county next door be the answer?
Read MoreHow do I pitch the idea of rezoning residential neighborhoods to allow limited commerce to my city council?
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