Video Game Urbanism: What can we learn from virtual cities?

On any given day, millions of people across the globe leave work and rush through real cities on their commute home only spend Continue reading →

From Chilean Buses to Little Pink Homes: EconTalk on Cities

When I first became interested in cities, it wasn’t long before I realized just how much crummy content there was Continue reading →

You Can’t Have Your Slurpee and Drink It Too

Following in the grand tradition of Americans petitioning for redress of grievances, 232 residents of the now-gentrified 14th street neighborhood Continue reading →

Five talks market urbanists won’t want to miss

Last November, the NYU Development Research Institute hosted something of an all-star cast for their “Cities and Development: Urban Determinants of Continue reading →

You should read “The Economy of Cities” by Jane Jacobs

Earlier today I returned from a wonderful trip to Los Angeles. Besides the beautiful weather, I was surprised by how much Continue reading →

Requiem for a Mall

The car ride there is mostly silent. I think we all recognize the strangeness of the trip. None of us Continue reading →