How zoning rules quietly decide how many homes a city can build
Land-use regulation rarely makes headlines, yet it sets the ceiling on housing supply. Understanding it explains why some cities grow up, some grow out and some barely grow at all.
Adaptation
Adapting cities to extreme heat
Urban areas trap warmth. Planners are turning to trees, materials and building codes to keep residents safe.
The pleasures of walking a city slowly
The best way to understand a place is often on foot and without a plan. A few habits make an aimless walk more rewarding.
Why public money for new stadiums divides economists and city leaders
Arenas are often pitched as engines of local growth. Many economists remain sceptical, and the reasons say much about how cities should judge large projects.
