By Mare Liam Ralph The following piece is part of Progressive City's Beyond Planning for the “Visitor Class” series, which asks authors to explore both the issues that arise from planning for the “visitor class”—economic, social, environmental, and beyond—as well as potential pathways to building cities that are not only culturally rich but also responsive to the … [Read more...] about Disappearing Disorder with the Whole World Watching
The California Wildfires and the Ecology of Fear: Once Again Zoning Trumps Indigenous Knowledge
By Tom Angotti Wildfires have destroyed parts of the Los Angeles area. Progressive planners need to challenge the dominant narratives that blame extreme weather and weak zoning regulations for the damage done. Instead of changing the zoning, we need to learn from the failed policies that promoted upscale housing development in fragile ecosystems and the official neglect of … [Read more...] about The California Wildfires and the Ecology of Fear: Once Again Zoning Trumps Indigenous Knowledge
Rental Housing Crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area: Causes and Solutions
By Stephen Barton The San Francisco Bay Area is an economically successful region with a growing population and a severe rental housing affordability crisis. The fundamental cause of this crisis is treating rental housing as a market commodity, meaning that it is produced for profit and rented to whoever pays the most. Even with the Bay Area’s extremely high rents, the … [Read more...] about Rental Housing Crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area: Causes and Solutions
Review of Unit 29: Writing from Parchman Prison
Unit 29: Writing from Parchman PrisonMississippi Prison Writes Initiative.Edited by Louis Bourgeois.VOX Press. 2024. Book review by Sarah Gelbard In the context of the current cultural moment that is obsessed with so-called “true crime” podcasts, series, and documentaries, this collection of writings serves as an important counter-narrative of true incarceration. … [Read more...] about Review of Unit 29: Writing from Parchman Prison
Review of Creative Instigation: The Art & Strategy of Authentic Community Engagement
Reviewed by Tom Angotti Creative Instigation By Fern TigerNew Village Press328 pages Progressive City readers receive a 20% discount off the $44.95 cover price when ordering Creative Instigation online from INDIEPUBS using the discount code PEACE20Urban planners and community advocates who reject rote formulas for engaging communities will find this book by Fern … [Read more...] about Review of Creative Instigation: The Art & Strategy of Authentic Community Engagement