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The Myth of the Neutral Planner: Why Urban Planning is Inherently Political

Ten years after launching Battling Burnham, I’ve realized we aren’t just obsessed with design—we are using it as a shield to avoid messy political…

Jun 22 • Wes Green

The Great Transition

Why the End of the Fossil Fuel Age is the Start of a New Human Story

Jun 1 • Wes Green

The 15-Minute Republic: Remarketing Common Sense

It is a strange indictment of the 21st century that we have to “market” the idea of a city to people who live in one.

May 18 • Wes Green

The Cellular Revolution

Building Democracy from the Ground Up

May 11 • Wes Green

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