Welcome to the first post in Culture of Congestion! I’ll be posting quotes, ideas, and short essays relating to a book I’m writing, which I might describe as “What I have learned from the economic and social theory of Jane Jacobs.” My hope is to get thoughtful, informed feedback that will be useful … [Read more...]
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Culture of Congestion
Welcome to Culture of Congestion! I’ll be posting quotes, ideas, and short essays relating to a book I’m writing, which I might describe as “What I have learned from the economic and social theory of Jane Jacobs.” My hope is to get thoughtful, informed feedback that will be useful in shaping the … [Read more...]
Why Walkable Cities Enjoy More Freedom
If you happen to visit Egypt and find yourself in the famous Tahrir Square, you might be puzzled: how could this space accommodate two million protesters? In fact, the square looked different at the time of the Arab Spring, up until the new military government ringed its central part with an iron … [Read more...]
The Disillusionment of the American Planner, or How We Became Mark Brendanawicz
Spoiler Warning: This post contains minor spoilers about Season Two of Parks and Recreation, which aired nearly 10 years ago. Why have you still not watched it?Lately I have been rewatching Parks and Recreation, motivated in part by the shocking discovery that my girlfriend never made it past … [Read more...]
Market Urbanism Sessions at #FEEcon 2017
We've finalized the lineup for the Market Urbanism track at #FEEcon 2017 in Atlanta June 15-17. It's loaded with great sessions from urbanists, economists, and activists. Don't forget, you can use the code MU40off for a 40% discount.Recently added: "The Great Urbanism vs Suburbanism Debate" … [Read more...]
Market Urbanism MUsings May 3, 2017
1. Announcements: Get ready for Market Urbanism at #FEEcon June 15-17 in Atlanta. Market Urbanists can use the code MU40OFF to get 40% off. We'll have several other exciting announcements over the next few days. We can't wait to see you there! If you are in New York, Market Urbanism is pleased … [Read more...]
Towards A Liberal Approach To Urban Form
It is because every individual knows little and, in particular, because we rarely know which of us knows best that we trust the independent and competitive efforts of many to induce the emergence of what we shall want when we see it.— Friedrich Hayek, The Constitution of Liberty Imagine the … [Read more...]
FEEcon 2017
Market Urbanism Track at FEEcon 2017MARKET URBANISTS CAN USE CODE MU40off FOR A 40% DISCOUNT TO THIS HISTORIC EVENTAtlanta / June 15-17thMarket Urbanism is partnering with the Foundation for Economic Education to present an entire track of six sessions focused on Urbanism, Development, … [Read more...]