Book challenge! Read The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs. I had a blast reading this as part of an online book club. 50 years after its original publication, planners still have much to learn about meddling. So many of the challenges we’re trying to overcome […]
The year 2020 is upon us, so you’ll find a slew of articles recapping the last 10 years. I’ve read several on urban planning that highlight the dramatic role of the humble bicycle. Here’s one from Forbes: The number of bike-sharing options in cities around the world has doubled since […]
Personal car ownership has the allure of freedom, giving Americans the ability to drive anywhere at a moment’s notice. The reality of modern travel is that most trips are less than a few miles. We like on-demand transportation, but we don’t travel far. Local governments across North America have some […]
In the nicotine glory days, 4 out of 5 doctors smoked Camels. At least, that was the claim of the advertising campaigns. Camels were also smoothest on the stomach. Storytelling helped hook people on cigarettes, and storytelling (and resulting peer pressure) changed smoking habits. Humans aren’t data-driven. Facts alone don’t […]
Back-to-School classroom instructions would have you thinking peanuts are one of the biggest dangers confronting your children. And it doesn’t let up there. Parenting magazines…Facebook posts…birthday parties…organized sports…the peanut is the ultimate boogeyman. My kids have had their share of basketball and soccer games. Each week one of the families […]
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