What do we see in the field? Below are a collection of articles, videos, curiosities, and observations of cities and its people.
My bicycle is my main mode of transportation to get around in the city. I encountered the pictured situation four times within 10 minutes of riding on the same street (I didn't take a photo of the 4th truck), which is very typical on a mid-day ride:
Read MoreWhen we prepared the discussion panel about new tools for civic engagement for the San Francisco Urban Film Fest, we thought about how the public process could be improved by the use of video, media, and other tools.
Read MoreLast week the 2015 ULI Spring Meeting was held in Houston. It's a surprising place and known (especially to planners) as the town without a zoning code. The City of Houston, the 4th largest in the United States, is not on everybody's radar as a travel destination.
Read MoreLooking more closely at Polk Street, which I ride on my bicycle twice a week, it reminded me of a street named Rue du Faubourg de Pierre in Strasbourg, France, that I recently visited. Both streets have similar widths, from 65 to 68 feet, and similar uses.
Read MoreWhen it comes to alternative modes of transportation, bicycles, public transit, and car-sharing are the most discussed options. Motorcycles, however, are often overlooked as a viable alternative to driving although they are highly fuel- and space-efficient vehicles.
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