Archive - The Messy City

Note to readers: Posting from me has been very erratic, if not nearly absent, the last couple months. I think you’ll understand why, with this post. I…

Apr 10 •

March 2024

Is the proposed Royals' stadium a good idea?

Listen now | Butch Rigby and I discuss the pros and cons of the proposal

Mar 26 •

42:34

Partially-Baked Idea: Our parks need much more activity

Americans are way too uptight about our park spaces

Mar 13 •

February 2024

Seth Zeren Builds the Next Right Thing

Listen now | A city planner moves cross country, becomes a developer, and finds a voice on Substack.

Feb 27 •

1:07:47

Tidbits of Wisdom I've Heard: Questioning 20th Century Science

What if our age isn't as enlightened as we presume?

Feb 21 •

Two Urbanists Walk Into a Bar

Listen now | Eric Brown, of Brown Design Studio, talks with me about what's new in Savannah, why the business community doesn't get more involved in…

Feb 6 •

1:05:38

January 2024

The Housing Trap, with Daniel Herriges

Long-time Strong Towns contributor Daniel Herriges joins me to discuss his new book with Chuck Marohn

Jan 30 •

59:56

Squint, and look 50 years into the Future

Listen now | David Gale of Gale Communities looks back at a career doing master-planned communities, and looks forward to what is next

Jan 23 •

56:44

A second tour through Pre-Approved Buildings

The Matts of Arkansas talk about Pattern Zones, and how to get more, better infill buildings in a community

Jan 16 •

59:19

A half-dozen priorities for my community

Listen now | Here's my top six for what we need to thrive, looking forward. What are yours?

Jan 9 •

39:37

2023 becomes 2024

A look back and forward, and a request for your thoughts

Jan 3 •

December 2023

A KC Christmas Special: Baseball, Parking & Infill Development

Listen now | A year-end roundtable chat with Andrew Ganahl and Shomari Benton

Dec 26, 2023 •

1:26:38

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