It's ironic that Americans travel to Europe to enjoy the cities they've made illegal to build. Somewhere along the way we traded utility for space and stripped ourselves of community, proximity, and beauty in the process. We gave up the things that made our places great.

New York's West Village is one of the most beloved neighborhoods in America. But it's also one of the most controversial. As a home to celebrities and billionaires, average rents are nearly $5,000. Here's why it's so in-demand:

The future of transportation is your own two feet.

New York's Upper West Side gets a lot of shade for being big and loud. But, damn, is it also charming. Here are 5 reasons why it's one of NYC's best areas:

Legalize corner cafes again Legalize mixed use buildings again Legalize mid-rise apartments again Legalize duplexes and triplexes again

Not bad, GPT-3...

There’s something eerily dystopian and “futuristic” about DC’s metro stations. They’re feel utilitarian, industrial, and stark. And yet… I like them? Can’t figure it out.

The famous Cologne Cathedral took over 600 years to complete. 20 generations. During that time, the cathedral became known as "a masterpiece of intrinsic value" and "a powerful testimony to the strength and persistence of Christian belief in Europe." Buildings like this make

Recently, I listened to an interview with Steve Mouzon, who talked about the “lovability" of our buildings. As a money-obsessed culture, we've forgotten the ideals that make us human and substituted profit in their place. In the words of David Perell, "we've stopped valuing the

What's the best looking planned community in the US? I'd nominate- Alys Beach. Nothing else looks like this. Why? Because there are hard rules:

Every new school looks like a warehouse.

It's ironic that Americans travel to Europe to enjoy the cities they've made illegal to build. Somewhere along the way we traded utility for space and stripped ourselves of community, proximity, and beauty in the process. We gave up the things that made our places great. -

Once per year, I visit a small beach town in British Columbia. And at least once per year, I ask myself why I don’t live here full time.

Over the past 6 months, there’s been a lot of sweat, more blood than you’d expect, and even some tears on this project. But we’re ~1 week away from finishing the rehab on this 1930 house. Can’t wait to see the final product. Before-and-afters coming soon!

The Coffee Shop Act: Legalizing small-scale retail on corner lots in every neighborhood in America. We need a statewide Coffee Shop Act in every state.

What's crazy is that American cities will do anything to protect and preserve charming, historical neighborhoods... But we do *everything* to prevent ourselves from building more places worth protecting. Isn't this backward?

Walkable neighborhoods