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How do ‘starving artists’ live in the most expensive cities?: It is fundamental to understand that cities often prosper because of artists.
Want a prosperous town fast?: Combine affordability and great design. Prosperity comes from jobs. Jobs come from
The CoolTown water test: Take one city model, pour water over it, tilt slightly. How much
Is there a true piazza in the United States?: No. There will be one day, but right now there really isn’t
What do the most culturally creative Gen Yers want in a town?: As I mentioned regarding last week’s event, I surveyed the early adopters,
What makes Dubrovnik’s urban fabric cool?: Looking at the plan of the town above, you’ll notice that all
From basketball courts to medieval cities: The Department of Labor released a study stating that 70% of what
Cool mobility: The 5-minute rule: The average person avoids waiting more than 5 minutes for transit. That’s
Cool mobility: Convertible skates: I usually walk or take the subway (Metro), but for those trips
Special Report: Hanging with the future: I was fortunate to host a focus group of about 20-30 University
I want a car… sometimes: In a pedestrian-oriented town, it’d be nice if you had a car
CoolMobility. So, what about the Segway?: If you don’t want to get yelled at, don’t ride it on