It's official: Starbase is now an incorporated city in Texas
(twitter.com)
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
In São Paulo, 'Big Brother' is watching, with 25K cameras and facial recognition
(elpais.com)
In São Paulo, Brazil, the fugitive probably felt protected by the anonymity offered by a city of 12 million people… a larger population than many countries.
In São Paulo, Brazil, the fugitive probably felt protected by the anonymity offered by a city of 12 million people… a larger population than many countries.
Elon Musk's Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
(bbc.com)
The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase.
The area where Elon Musk's SpaceX company operates on the southern tip of Texas is to officially become a city called Starbase.
Elon Musk wins vote to establish his city in Starbase, Texas
(yahoo.com)
Voters in South Texas delivered Elon Musk a decisive victory, overwhelmingly approving a ballot measure to establish Starbase, Texas, as its own city.
Voters in South Texas delivered Elon Musk a decisive victory, overwhelmingly approving a ballot measure to establish Starbase, Texas, as its own city.
Elon Musk's SpaceX Is Forming a City Government in Starbase, Texas
(bloomberg.com)
Some 1,500 miles from Donald Trump’s White House, Elon Musk is about to put his stamp on a new government.
Some 1,500 miles from Donald Trump’s White House, Elon Musk is about to put his stamp on a new government.
"Poetry City": Iowa City, Iowa
(publicbooks.org)
Iowa City is the place where contemporary English literature matters more than anywhere else on earth.
Iowa City is the place where contemporary English literature matters more than anywhere else on earth.
College Towns: Urbanism from a Past Era
(governance.fyi)
How Universities Accidentally Preserved the Walkable America We Demolished Everywhere Else
How Universities Accidentally Preserved the Walkable America We Demolished Everywhere Else
1 in Every 22 NYers Is a Millionaire
(secretnyc.co)
Henley & Partners' just released its 2025 World's Wealthiest Cities Report, announcing NYC as the wealthiest city in the world, yet again!
Henley & Partners' just released its 2025 World's Wealthiest Cities Report, announcing NYC as the wealthiest city in the world, yet again!
RealPage sues California city officials over rental algorithm ban
(apnews.com)
Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Real estate software company RealPage filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Berkeley, California — the latest city to try to block landlords from using algorithms when deciding rents.
Fort Worth – Now 10th largest US city
(wikipedia.org)
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Fort Worth is a city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles (910 km2) into Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise counties.
Why Europe is going 'car-free'
(msn.com)
ROME — European cities are dramatically scaling back their relationship with the car.
ROME — European cities are dramatically scaling back their relationship with the car.
The Prophet of Parking: A eulogy for the great Donald Shoup
(worksinprogress.news)
Professor Donald Shoup died on February 6th. M. Nolan Gray explains how his mentor changed political economy of parking, and cities themselves, forever.
Professor Donald Shoup died on February 6th. M. Nolan Gray explains how his mentor changed political economy of parking, and cities themselves, forever.
Osaka bans smoking on all of its streets, vaping included
(soranews24.com)
Japan’s third-largest city expands smoking ban ahead of world’s fair.
Japan’s third-largest city expands smoking ban ahead of world’s fair.
A sprawling megacity of multi-level madness
(theguardian.com)
This megacity is like Hong Kong on steroids – a vertically sprawling, astonishing urban phenomenon that can only be understood in three dimensions
This megacity is like Hong Kong on steroids – a vertically sprawling, astonishing urban phenomenon that can only be understood in three dimensions
Good cities can't exist without public order
(noahpinion.blog)
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I’m a huge fan of dense, walkable cities. Much of my enthusiasm comes from living in Japan for several years, and I’ve written a bunch of posts about why Japanese cities are so especially great. Here was the most relevant one for today’s post:
Anyone who reads this blog knows that I’m a huge fan of dense, walkable cities. Much of my enthusiasm comes from living in Japan for several years, and I’ve written a bunch of posts about why Japanese cities are so especially great. Here was the most relevant one for today’s post:
Bogotá’s open streets program is the oldest and most successful
(slate.com)
BOGOTÁ, Colombia—At 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, Jerson Osorio stood at the center of several thousand traffic signs, speed bumps, and hip-high yellow cones.
BOGOTÁ, Colombia—At 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, Jerson Osorio stood at the center of several thousand traffic signs, speed bumps, and hip-high yellow cones.
India is turning into an SUV country
(economist.com)
GETTING TO BANGALORE, India’s startup capital, is easy: arrive at the gorgeous new garden-themed terminal, collect your bags, and zip down the buttery smooth National Highway 44 into the city. Getting around Bangalore is another matter. It is the most heavily gridlocked city in India, with average speeds during rush hour of 18kph (11mph), according to TomTom, a navigation-technology firm.
GETTING TO BANGALORE, India’s startup capital, is easy: arrive at the gorgeous new garden-themed terminal, collect your bags, and zip down the buttery smooth National Highway 44 into the city. Getting around Bangalore is another matter. It is the most heavily gridlocked city in India, with average speeds during rush hour of 18kph (11mph), according to TomTom, a navigation-technology firm.
Review of Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World
(nybooks.com)
From 1919 to 1934, socialist Vienna was guided by the “critical rationalism” and the pluralist, collaborative ethos of its thinkers and planners, whose influence endured long after they lost power.
From 1919 to 1934, socialist Vienna was guided by the “critical rationalism” and the pluralist, collaborative ethos of its thinkers and planners, whose influence endured long after they lost power.
Walt Disney Was Right; Our Cities' Problems Are Our Biggest Problems
(population.fyi)
"I don't believe there is a challenge anywhere in the world that's more important to people everywhere than finding solutions to the problems of our cities" - Walt Disney
"I don't believe there is a challenge anywhere in the world that's more important to people everywhere than finding solutions to the problems of our cities" - Walt Disney
Development from the outside in: Can Irvine become a central city?
(scottsumner.substack.com)
Cities have been around for thousands of years. As far as I know, all cities have developed in essentially the same way---from the inside out. From a small central area, development gradually spreads to more outlying districts. Orange County is an extremely unusual place---a metro area that is developing from the outside in.
Cities have been around for thousands of years. As far as I know, all cities have developed in essentially the same way---from the inside out. From a small central area, development gradually spreads to more outlying districts. Orange County is an extremely unusual place---a metro area that is developing from the outside in.
Waymo and Uber partner to bring autonomous ride-hailing to Austin and Atlanta
(waymo.com)
Get ready, Austin and Atlanta!
Get ready, Austin and Atlanta!