economics
Reflecting on ‘Agents of Urbanism’
This morning, while reading on the subway, I came across a quote that speaks to the ocean in which I am swimming, figuratively that is.
Theory is not written for entertainment, yet when it is a successful and succinct explanation of the inner workings of a formerly confusing phenomenon, it is by its nature absorbing to […]
Can Urban Sprawl Improve Public Health?
We always hear the first and most important factor in public health is access to clean water, an issue that urbanists in the developing world rarely consider. As such, Matthew Kahn of Environmental and Urban Economics ponders the next factor once we’re less concerned about water - sprawl.
[Image: Suburban sprawl in Albuquerque. Courtesy of […]
It’s Time to be Diversified
With all my talk of economics lately, I thought I’d share a recent report on the state of the architecture industry. According to the AIA, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is down to its lowest levels since 2001. If your firm is diversified, however, you might not need to panic just yet. […]
Is Houston the Next Great American City?
A topic of great interest to both economists and urbanists is the prediction of the next great American city.
Houston Skyline.
Joel Kotkin, of The American, makes a case for Houston as the most likely candidate in “Lone Star Rising.” Maybe I’m biased as a former Houston resident, but I need to contradict his arguments.
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Green Cities: Lessons From Boston and Beyond
As mentioned here earlier, Boston played host to a conference on green cities. The Rappaport Institute has posted the presentations and remarks from the conference on their website.
Opening slide from Daniel Schrag’s presentation. Courtesy of Rappaport Institute.
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