It is not often that transformative economic opportunities miraculously appear, as they have in most global cities. Urban governments should not expect to replicate the success of Silicon Valley, Wall Street, or even Hollywood. These…
Recent history is littered with failed urban growth strategies derived from outdated models. Such efforts are cheap and politically expedient to announce, but drain municipal coffers during implementation. Chicago can alternatively stake its future on…
Public buy-in and engagement are crucial for embedding culture, and therefore become a natural source of stability and sustainability. This strategy not only meets the needs of vulnerable populations but serves the interests of developers…
Cities are a reflection first of the ability of their institutions to measure and actualize public will, and second of the content of that will. The current pursuit by many cities of global status serves…
Hong Kong’s water supply concerns are increasingly urgent, and a regional collaborative approach may be the best way to address them. Gaining a robust understanding of the complex relationship between Hong Kong and China is…
Agglomeration makes sense for widgets. However, art is a good whose production process and finished versions are both “consumable” curiosities. This underscores art as a product of socio-cultural interaction, which is incapable of being cordoned…
Post-industrialization is changing urban environments, providing an opportunity to revive cultural authenticity one neighborhood at a time. The lesson for planners and investors is that people seek meaningful personal interaction, and intimate cultural spaces can…
