Retail space for local businesses

The conventional wisdom is that we’re facing a retail apocalypse. Malls are dying, rents at regional…

The Growth Ponzi Scheme

The pattern of development that most American cities have pursued over the past 75 years is not fiscally sustainable…

Understanding the housing market

It is no secret that many cities are in the midst of a housing crisis. The San Francisco Bay area is…

Public Engagement is Broken

The process is about mitigating impacts, not optimizing outcomes.” -Peter…

Steepening problems

The problems that cities face are steepening. The longer we wait to address them, the harder they become to address. This…

Ethical Uses of Our Carbon Budget

Today, every time we get in a car, every time we turn on a light or appliance, every time we buy…