Do Cities Really Need Public Spaces?Saying ‘No’ would be counterintuitive, let alone false. Public spaces have been part of cities since the beginning. Try to imagine any…Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
The City, The SuburbA day at the zoo. No, worse: they were scared. That’s how David Smiley describes the time he took his Urban Design students to Los Angeles…May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
What Will ‘Liveable City’ Mean After COVID-19 Lockdowns?After COVID-19 lockdowns, the restoration of the city’s livability will rely on deepening its walkability. In the new normal, street life…Jun 24, 20201Jun 24, 20201
Why Cities are the Best Place to Stay during the Pandemic?Schools, shops, restaurants, and cafes remain closed. Bus operators drive the usual routes but with empty vehicles. The city has turned…Apr 18, 2020Apr 18, 2020
Is a Media Credential Worthy?If last September you didn’t see a street billboard advertising the movie The Irishman, then you didn’t leave your house.Feb 21, 2020Feb 21, 2020
Published inDialogue & DiscourseUnaffordable Housing Puts the Compact City at RiskThe day I met Ray, he told me his drain was clogged. As we looked for a plunger in the apartment where we both rented a room, he told me…Oct 4, 20193Oct 4, 20193
Who Builds the City?Forget the experienced urbanists and forget the new graduates. Forget the Department of City Planning and forget the neighbors’ council…Aug 22, 2019Aug 22, 2019
