Urban Issues

Kyoto is one of the most photographed cities in the world, and perhaps one of the most misunderstood. Most images of it feel decorative  read more »

Planners know that architecture is a profession closely aligned with urban planning.  read more »

The surprisingly easy election of the Marxist Zohran Mamdani represents a critical turning point, not only for my hometown of New York, but for all the West.  read more »

Disneyland’s founding vision 70 years ago was civic, not commercial—a place where design made family belonging feel natural.  read more »

For some years, the University of Minnesota’s Accessibility Observatory has produced major metropolitan area (labor markets) job access estimates for the average worker  read more »

A report came out from Crains Chicago Business (paywalled) that spoke to the uneven nature of development in Chicago.  read more »

California, described by one observer in the late 19th century as “the Jews’ earthly paradise” for the economic and social promise it held  read more »

The greatest threat to the United States is self-created and centered in urban areas.  read more »

The likely election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor reflects a profound shift in generational politics.  read more »

Yesterday I became aware of some fantastic news. Tonika Lewis Johnson, a photographer and community activist in Chicago, was named  read more »