I finished my book (sort of)
Still a long way from publication but completed draft delivered.
Love of Place
Urban planner and writer thinking about cities and family life and the intersection between them. Pragmatic (disillusioned, reform-minded) liberal. Author RIGHT OF WAY. Working on a new book about children and public space.
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The Haunting Case of Lindsay Clancy
Moms are obsessed with this case, me included, because it highlights the dark part of the postpartum period.
Book, Movie Recommendations
Because we NEED good books and movies in our lives.
The Autobahn and the Dangerous Macho Fantasy about Speeding
A lot of ordinary people are lying to themselves about speed.
The way we drive is a self-own
There is no prize for the forward position in the lane at the red light.
My Experience Hosting a "Play Street"
One neat trick to bring the neighborhood together, get kids back outside.
Taking stock of police reform
What worked? What didn't? What do we still not know?
The Magic of French Canada
Family vacationing in the Europe of North America.
The Urban Ecosystem
It's amazing what a few tall trees or a little strip of wildflowers will do.
Biswa Das on How Investment in Young Families Benefits Cities
The Iowa-based researcher on what he learned investigating quality of life for young families and how it relates to cities' bottom line.
The good news and the bad news about getting old(er)
On one hand it's so good, on the other ugh, ouch my back.
Ross Chapin on How the "Pocket Neighborhood" Can Address Loneliness
An interview with the architect who has helped revived "cottage courts" and how they might help families with kids.
The Sad Ending to the Loving Story
Mildred and Richard Loving were American civil rights heroes. They never got to grow old together.
Pro-social community heroes
Saluting the conveners and fun-makers that make community life gratifying and full.
What really concerns me about anti-natalism
It's not population graphs or social security, it's loneliness.
We can stop drunk drivers with tech. Is Congress going to stand in the way?
These Congresspeople who are moving forward with this pro-drunk driving amendment should be ashamed.
Parents these days get no respect
What is with this genre of news articles that treats parents like idiots who don't know what's best for them, their kids?
The problem with technocrats
Can we not be obtuse AF about class?
Writing a book is like childbirth
I can't do it!! Somebody help me!
The importance of the front yard for kids (and everyone)
Back yards are overrated. For less loneliness, bring play and neighborhood life to the front.
Things can get better
It's easy to get discouraged and wonder if anything matters. But positive change is possible.