Urban Planning and Development

The Gilded City The Gilded City

Struggling to survive in Bloomberg’s New York.

Apr 9, 2013 / The Nation

New Ways of Thinking About Space New Ways of Thinking About Space

As last year’s occupations showed, cities need more places the public can call its own.

Sep 5, 2012 / Feature / Richard Sennett

What Can We Do About Gentrification? What Can We Do About Gentrification?

Are we self-segregating as we get more diverse?

Jun 18, 2012 / Chris Hayes

Romney’s Bad Math Romney’s Bad Math

Mitt got caught offering some details on how he would cut spending. But they still don’t add up to a balanced budget.

Apr 16, 2012 / Ben Adler

How to Rehouse the American Dream How to Rehouse the American Dream

Our car-dependent, suburban, homeowner culture is no longer affordable. An exhibit at MoMA examines what to do about it.

Mar 21, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Alex Ulam

Cory Booker and Chris Christie: Teachers Should Live in Downtown Newark Cory Booker and Chris Christie: Teachers Should Live in Downtown Newark

Politicians and developers try to lure 200 teachers to live in a struggling Newark neighborhood. Will it improve the quality of education?

Feb 10, 2012 / Dana Goldstein

What a Difference an Occupation Makes What a Difference an Occupation Makes

The Occupy movement has always been more about doing than demanding and last week, OWS stepped it up another notch.

Dec 9, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Occupy the Ballot: Colorado Voters Reject Corporate Power Occupy the Ballot: Colorado Voters Reject Corporate Power

 Boulder voters reject corporate personhood, and move to replace private power with a public utility.

Nov 4, 2011 / John Nichols

Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center

Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center Proving Grounds: On the World Trade Center

How the World Trade Center turned Manhattan into a planned community.

Sep 21, 2011 / Books & the Arts / Alyssa Katz

Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Transportation Rha Goddess: Opportunity Now—Transportation

"Even somebody like me can learn how to fight."

Aug 8, 2011 / The Nation

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