Urban Residue - leftover thoughts from the day

The 52nd Precinct steals space from the community every single day. The inconvenience and the perception that the police lack respect for th...

It is encouraging to see New York City developing more sustainable stormwater management. Unfortunately, the recent bioswale constructed on ...

In a city with transportation as efficient as New York City, much of the energy use and air pollution comes from building systems. The old, ...

Planners talk about the mythical corner store. It is generally accepted wisdom that residents should all have a place within walking distanc...

The way people perceive space differently based on the way they move through it has long been a fascinating topic. It is a rarity these days...

Are iconic places at passenger terminals obsolete as an organizing element? I was surprised that seemed to be the consensus of leading archi...

When cars park too close to the corner, drivers and pedestrians often cannot see each other well enough to make safe decisions. To correct t...