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SimParkingLot is no fun
The creators of SimCity wanted to create a realistic city-building game. The absurdities of America's parking policies made that impossible.
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LA's Urban Future
An updated look at LA's transit expansion with Benjamin Schneider.
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S.F.’s Marina District towers are bad, actually
A 25-story building should not be allowed to go up on a lot zoned for 4 stories. Cities need better zoning, not no zoning.
Dec 19, 2025
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American cities are poised for a street design revolution
Zohran Mamdani, the avatar of New York City street life himself, could show the way.
Dec 15, 2025
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How "YMCA" explains the homelessness crisis
The Village People's 1978 megahit was the swan song of SROs. As this housing of last resort was demolished, homelessness was the inevitable result.
Dec 9, 2025
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Housing affordability and the declining fortunes of Democrats
An inability to build housing is the central reason blue states are projected to lose 12 electoral college votes by 2032. When will liberal activists…
Dec 2, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani's other election victory
On top of his historic mayoral election, Mamdani won an even bigger mandate to enact parts of his housing agenda.
Nov 13, 2025
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How Southern California would benefit from electric trains
Electrification and level boarding platforms can significantly improve rail travel on the west coast, too.
Nov 3, 2025
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