LLGA Cities Summit Matches Urban Problems with Solutions at Global Scale

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At this week's LLGA Cities Summit, representatives from 22 cities gathered in San Francisco to match problems with solutions. Read more »

Vote for the Participatory Budgeting Project's New Video

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Vote to help the Participatory Budgeting Project win some of the $100,000 in prizes for their new Intro to PB Video. Read more »

Urban Gardening as a Corrective for Homo Economicus

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The return of gardens to the city everywhere shows a changing relationship between public and private. This movement is young, colorful and socially heterogeneous. Read more »

San Francisco's Innovation Fellows Collaborate for Change

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Following in the steps of the White House, the city of San Francisco launches an innovation fellowship program. I'm honored to join this amazing group of fellows for 2013. And Mayor Ed Lee is looking for more fellows. Apply within! Read more »

Translating Tactical Urbanism: An Interview with Javier Vergara Petrescu

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Javier Vergara Petrescu is a seasoned ‘translator’ whose projects have been inspiring citizens and practitioners both at home and abroad. Read more »

Complete Streets Are For Everyone: the Top 10 Policies of 2012

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Complete Streets ensure that streets are accessible for all users, not just cars. A recent study ranked new Complete Streets policies on usability, vision, implementation and more. Read more »

Five Jane’s Walks Focused on Community Resilience

For Jane’s Walk Weekend (May 4 & 5), thousands will meet their neighbors to explore, observe, and appreciate what makes their neighborhoods great. Read more »

Bike Sharing Finally Comes to NYC

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Long-delayed, New York City's bike share is rolling out the program in May, and stations have begun appearing throughout the city. Read more »

How to Be a Citizen Placemaker: Think Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper

If vibrancy is people and citizenship is creative, then the more that citizens feel they contribute to public spaces, the more vibrant their communities will be. Read more »

New Report Shows Car Sharing’s Positive Impact

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The positive impact of carsharing is bigger than you think. Read more »
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