Before we can correct what we think is wrong with a city, we need an appropriate standard of what is right. That standard of rightness in turn depends on our understanding how the thing we are trying to fix is supposed to work. In this regard I’m afraid neither standard macroeconomics nor … [Read more...]
Skyscrapers as Economic Indicators
Ever hear of interesting economic indicators such as the correlation between the economy and length of skirts? Here's one urbanists should appreciate: the skyscraper index, which shows strong correlation between the completion of world's tallest buildings and downturns in the business cycle. Mark … [Read more...]