A City Without Blame
Designing cities to prevent the traditional urban problems without placing blame
Tag: downtown
Back To School: An Overlooked Engine Powering Urban Rebirth
It’s no coincidence that the generational rise of students on college campuses correlates with an increased interest in urban living
Bike Commuting’s Worst Enemy Isn’t What You Think
Cars are not the enemy of cyclists. The mindset that dismisses cycling as a lesser form of transit is.
The Big Urban Mistake: Building For Tourism vs. Livability
Catering to new residents and small business owners rather than big ticket development and tourism creates stronger urban spaces
‘Moneyball’ and Your City
Advanced metrics made baseball better… can they do the same for cities?
Your City Isn’t Special.
While every city is different, the problems and solutions to these exist in every city USA
The Cork’s Been Popped… What’s Next for Your City?
You’ve popped the cork. The champagne has been poured into the glasses of all the citizens as you collectively celebrate
Urban Paradise
What cities can learn from all-inclusive resorts
Rain, Snow and Cold? Not As Important As You Think
How Minneapolis is a great model for thriving cities in cold weather climates
Jobs: Stop Asking, Start Growing
The answer to “We Need More Jobs!”
Keep It Or Scrap It?
Balancing local growth with outside development
The Liberal Stereotype of Urban Revival
Hipsters and millennials are adopting elements of traditional small town conservative values to create better cities