The arcane controversies of planning codes will never stir up much excitement Continue reading
A crack in the code
Regional Planning
The idea that a work of nature might be planned
Planning Chicago book review
Planning Chicago, by Jon DeVries and Brad Hunt, calls for a return to big ideas Continue reading
Transportation plan for Cook County
Cook County once led the way in planning for and building the expressways that now run through the heart of the city. Continue reading
Remaking Union Station
Union Station should be a top infrastructure priority of the City of Chicago. It can become the centerpiece of a highly interconnected transit system, Continue reading
Masdar City combines ancient practice and modern technology
Masdar City in Abu Dhabi is a very interesting attempt to build a low-carbon sustainable city in the Middle East. Far from creating a sudden Utopia, Continue reading