Telling the Story of Cities
by Tracy Rodrigues This summer, as the most anticipated World Cup in decades comes to Brazil, spectators will be in awe. In the streets or on TV, fans can expect to be swept up in a sea of yellows and blues, the very recognizable colors of the national flag. Less recognizable though are the words… Read more A Sleeping Giant Awakens
by Elliot Ward One of the more unique features of Chinese cities is the phenomenon of “urban villages”. These are former rural areas that, with rapid urbanization and rural-urban migration, have been enveloped by ever expanding cities. What once was farmland is sold to developers and annexed as city territory, while the village itself remains… Read more Urban Villages
by Kirk Hovenkotter What is the purpose of a City? To promote economic wealth? To provide greater opportunity for its residents? To create an environment where $1 slices of pizza and 24/7 delivery service can be feasible business models? Charles Montgomery provides another answer. Happiness. Cities should and can be designed to make their residents… Read more Happy City Book Review