Social media tells us that snarky, callous remarks get the most attention and have the biggest impact. But when Tristan Cleveland sat down for a real conversation with his opponents, he realized that urbanists must approach people with empathy and understanding. That's the only way to change minds and create real change.
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For successful placemaking, small, consistent investments over time matter more than grand gestures.
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Transit-oriented development suggests that homes, shops, and services should all be located within 400 meters of transit. The actual distance to create vibrant streets may be much shorter.
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In everyday life, people usually say “I need a plan” if something has gone wrong. Plans should play a similar role in cities.
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Planning must become a job that planners can actually do in a 40-hour work week. This will require a different approach to planning, altogether.
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Conventional planning is based on what professionals think people want or need. Now imagine a city that improves according to the actual needs and desires of its residents. The first is a gamble, the second is an adaptation.
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The lesson of coronavirus is not that it’s bad to have strong human connections in cities. The lesson is that we need to be able to shut them down quickly when we need to.
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Easy money and uncontentious budget meetings sound nice in theory. But private and public sectors beware: lack of stressors can make decision-makers undisciplined and obscure huge bills that are sure to come due.
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