This week’s round up of news and views for urbanists.
Tag: Opinion
Phoenix’s CityScape Fails to Live Up to the Hype
A year ago, I shared my initial observations on CityScape Phoenix. At the time I wasn’t impressed. A year later, it impresses me even less.
Good News for The Suburbs
In September, I posted about Arcade Fire’s album ‘The Suburbs.’ On Sunday, the album won a well deserved Grammy for Album of the Year.
Rethinking Social Capital
Building real social capital is not easy. It requires regular contact and interaction with friends and neighbors.
Public Policy for Private Profits
If more residents don’t get involved, ‘private’ policy will continue to shape our city.
Explore Your Own Suburban Wilderness, Courtesy of Arcade Fire
Canadian based rock band Arcade Fire has introduced a revolutionary new music video format.
The City as a Living Room
Instead of thinking about the # of sq ft you will give up moving from a suburban home, think about the amenities that you will gain.
The Magic is in the Mix: Rethinking Mixed-Use Urbanism
We need to start creating neighborhoods that build authentic places that are intimately related, interconnected and interdependent.
Social Media Makes My City Smaller
Social media has allowed me to engage my city—and my friends—in a far deeper level than was previously possible.
Urban Connectivity Leads to Urban Vitality
Urban connectivity reflects the delicate interweaving of social, economic and physical links.