The Speed Hump that Changed How I See Everything
Parenting, democracy, societal problems, my career
Kids Over Cars
I’m Darren, a father of two, former U.S. Department of Transportation staffer, and deeply interested in how design and logistics shape everyday family life.
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I Don’t Want My Kids Growing Up Like I Did
It was fine, but they deserve more independence
Square Footage Doesn't Matter
Nature vs. Nurture in Vancouver, B.C.
We Need a Village (and So Do Our Kids)
Four months in Vietnam and finding social infrastructure
Is It Safe to Ride a Motorbike with Your Child?
Hoi An, Vietnam and what happens when the environment decides for you
This Cambodian City Shamed Every Place I've Ever Lived
How a week in Cambodia showed us what's possible -- and not so complicated
Is "Rideshare" Actually Better for Families?
Our experience with abundant rideshare in Southeast Asia
Your Kids Don't Need a Backyard
How we built community through parks, pizza parties, and proximity (and lots of beef noodle soup)
Chiang Mai, Thailand: The Narnia Door and the Superhighway
When your neighborhood works but your city doesn’t
What the Screen Time Debate Gets Wrong
What a tantrum on a stroad taught me about screen time