The Death and Life of Great American Cities

Why narrow hallways and tiny elevators make neighborly small talk unavoidable — and what to do about it.

High-rises get a bad rap. But do they actually have real advantages—and can you ever customize a unit?

Decoding the four conditions for thriving cities from the woman who took on Robert Moses.

The invisible skeleton of cities, from sewers to zoning fights. What breaks if you let cities grow organically?

Tired of "sidewalks to nowhere"? Learn the principles of good urbanism and how to advocate for a more walkable, resilient community.