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Making an Intersection Unsafe for Pedestrians to Save Seconds for Drivers

How the redesign of a street in a walkable college town reflects our broader values for cars over people.

Jan 13 •

Campuses Impacted by LA Fires, City Gets University BRT, & More

Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Jan. 3 - Jan. 10.

Jan 10 •

Celebrating the Timeless Allure of Tintin's Aesthetics

The Adventures of Tintin officially entered the public domain in 2025. We now all own the alluring aesthetics of this timeless classic.

Jan 6 •

Professors Shouldn't Live in Apartments?, Absurd Student Housing Fights, & More

Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Dec. 29 - Jan. 2.

Jan 3 •

Trading Places Is a New Year’s Movie With an Urbanist and Modern Message

The 1980s comedy is not just a New Year's movie but one with strong tones of urbanism and a surprisingly modern message that is more relevant than ever.

Dec 30, 2024 •

Home Alone: Euro Trip, Party's Over Party City, From PhD to OF, & More

Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Dec. 21 - Dec. 28.

Dec 27, 2024 •

9 Things I Noticed About NYC After Being Gone Since Pre-COVID

I left New York in 2019, but the city didn't stop when I was gone. It never does. Here are nine things I noticed on my return.

Dec 23, 2024 •

Ivy League in College Football Playoff, Why Restaurants are So Loud, & More.

Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Dec. 14 - Dec. 20.

Dec 20, 2024 •

What Studying Abroad Did For Me

I always advocate for students and young people to study abroad because of how much I grew as a person, defining my interests in urbanism and…

Dec 16, 2024 •

AI-Generated Class, RIP Trailer Dorm, 'Woke' 90s College Movie & More

Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Dec. 8 - Dec. 13.

Dec 13, 2024 •

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