Communications technologies were supposed to doom urban community. After all, with high-quality, free, instantaneous communication with people from around the world, who cares about talking over the fence with the neighbor, or joining the local bowling league? Ironically, the Internet, the world’s most widely available communications medium, has sparked some of the most narrowly focused […]
Announcements
I’m long overdue posting here about a couple big announcements in my life. First and most importantly, last December, Libby and I got engaged. Longtime readers will know her from her occasional cameos among the wonkyness, or of course from real life! When we met at Michigan, we bonded over a shared interest in upside-down […]
High Speed Rail: Getting Our Money’s Worth
Advocates for passenger rail in America are excited. The stimulus bill provided $8 billion for high speed rail construction, California has passed a bond for nearly $10 billion to build a system in that state, and other projects from Florida to Chicago are moving forward. The Federal government is planning to issue the grants to […]
The Intercity Bus is Back.
You may have spotted an unusual sight cruising on an Interstate between many U.S. Midwestern cities or up and down the East Coast. Large, modern double-decker buses have been ferrying passengers between dozens of Northeast and Midwest cities. More than the “dirty dog,” these buses are shiny and sleek, with free wi-fi and halogen lighting. […]
Summer Planning and Technology Today Newsletter Out
Over the past year I’ve become involved in the American Planning Association’s Technology Division, an interesting group of academics and professionals interested in technology in planning. This summer together with PB’s Steve Chiaramont, I became co-editor of the Division’s newsletter Planning and Technology Today. Our first issue contains stories on GIS, regional scenario analysis, and […]
Planetizen Post on Census 2010: What’s Happening Now, and What To Expect
Admit it, you’re excited to get your Census form too. Planetizen: Census 2010: What’s Happening Now, and What to Expect
Data Day is Today
Today I am at Northeastern University for the Data Day conference. You can watch many of the sessions and even submit questions online. View the schedule and webcast here.