Common Problems with Public Answers: Peter Levine's Call for Civic Renewal
In Peter Levine's new book, he offers guidance and insights for renewing the civic landscape around citizen deliberation and participation.
Architecture and the Built Environment: Talking With William Sherman—Part 2
Interview with Professor William Sherman on the importance of architecture in urban life.
Urban Renewal Syndrome—Part 1
Urban renewal programs, along with the social welfare policies of the Great Society, became a symbol not just of the collapse of urban America but also of the failure of progressive government action—perhaps even of liberalism itself.
Monkey Takes Selfie, Lawsuits Ensue
A monkey's selfie has done more than just raise awareness about an endangered species.
Architecture and the Built Environment: Talking with William Sherman—Part 1
Algorithms Rule
We are living in an age of algorithmic authority. Algorithms filter our music choices, track our purchasing decisions, find our airline tickets, and help us withdraw money from an ATM. They are ubiquitous. They are forming who we are and who we want to become. But we are only beginning to ask about our algorithmic selves.
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