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Urbanism In A Time Of Terror

April 4, 2016 By Asher Meyers

Brussels, Belgium--I had recently moved from Los Angeles, my home of twenty years, to Brussels. It would be my first time living in a traditional city since becoming interested in urban design. So I was constantly looking for little urban insights and pleasures on the ground. For instance, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: infrastructure, Logistics & Transportation, planning, Transportation, Travel Tagged With: Belgium, Brussels, Los Angeles, uber

Market Urbanism MUsings March 18, 2016

March 18, 2016 By Adam Hengels

1. This week at Market Urbanism: Nolan Gray's latest post, Liberate the Garage!: Autonomous Cars and the American DreamAt present, zoning laws effectively prohibit entrepreneurs from using their garages for business. In many Americans cities, hiring employees, hosting visitors, putting up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: MUsings Tagged With: Aaron Renn, airbnb, driverless cars, Houston, Miami, rent control, rome, San Francisco, uber

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