Why having shopping destinations and an interconnected street network keep people active and alive.

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What can ancient cities tell us about contemporary urbanism? An anthropologist explores some themes.

How were cities regulated before zoning — and should zoning abolition be the ultimate goal?

Yes, the lowly bus stop can involve the community, engage transit operators, and bring life to grey spaces.

Uber may become more like a conventional taxi service, but it has permanently screwed workers.

How communities can use paint as an effective and relatively low-cost strategy to activate their streets.

This week: architecture journalist Alexandra Lange talks about her book, Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall, plus the evolution of the enclosed shopping center, equity, legal implications, and of course, zombies. It's a one-of-a-kind episode!

This week, we’re merely flies on the wall of a one-on-one conversation between Phoenix city planner Elias Valencia and community champion Victor Vidales as they talk about creating the South Central Transit-Oriented Development Community Plan

Why trees are social creatures and how they can help us save the planet.

What's it like to walk across America? It can be beautiful — but also assaultive.

How to design the best bus network? Start off with a deep understanding of the city and its history.