Spotlight: Toledo
Years ago, one thing that inspired me to begin writing the LT blog was the occasional discovery of an urban gem, like Ouro Preto, a Brazilian gold-rush town.
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DC's Continental Urban Notes
European proportions define the US capital
Camillo Sitte in the 21st Century
Exploring a great urbanist's 19th century examples, as they live today
Olmsted's Brooklyn Comes to Life
In spring, especially, the boundary between Prospect Park and the gloomy, earth-colored blocks of Park Slope is fluid.
On Earthquakes and Memories
We had a small earthquake yesterday.
Ibn Battuta and the Echoes of Another World
I’ve been reading an English translation of the Rihla, an account of Ibn Battuta’s 14th-century journeys through nearly all the known world.
A Stormy Night
A few more photos from last month’s quick visit to New Orleans.
The Living Music of New Orleans
I was impressed by the vitality of live music in this city.
A Haunted and Enchanted City
I spent part of last week in New Orleans — my first time in that city.
London: Work + Exploring
Our group made a quick trip to London last summer (2022) to meet with a collaborating team that’s based there.