In the 1960’s, an Israeli professor wanted to introduce humanities studies to the country’s leading technology institute. The way he did it was inspiring, and every urbanist should learn from

There are very few cities that have created a flexible system to reduce on-street parking and provide more space for cyclists. Rotterdam, the Netherlands, has done exactly this.

If we already pay for films and music on a monthly bases, why not for a bicycle? The Dutch start-up Swapfiets offers a decent bike for €15 a month. Is

There’s no easier way to say it, and it’s always better to acknowledge that the problem exists than to ignore it. We are addicted to cars. We suffer from traffic,

On São Paulo’s Minhocão and the vital role the highway has started to play in providing a public place for locals.

Basketball courts can be powerful places in a neighborhood. To work out and relax, but they also play an important role in creating connections between people, both between the players

Basketball courts can be powerful places in a neighborhood. To work out and relax, but they also play an important role in creating connections between people, both between the players

This article is an effort to collect as many free tools for urban planners as possible, making it easy to explore what is out there.

After many years of loyal service, I have just decided that my bicycle needs replacing. Too much of a cheap-Dutch, and too busy (read lazy) to renovate, I went on

The Brixton Pound is a complementary currency. Its ten-pound note is graced with a photo of the late David Bowie who grew up in Brixton.