The New Urban Order

Can Preservation and Development Go Together?

It’s easy to attack the preservation of buildings like the Roundhouse when housing is in such demand.

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

Dos and Don’ts of Running a City in 2025

Some clarity for cities in the confusing times of Trump 2.0.

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

Could AI Help Cities Win Back the Middle Class?

Promising new jobs, new skills and new technology, is artificial intelligence the new economic development?

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

Which City Did Winter Best?

10 cities that beat back the cold with spectacle and sport

By Diana Lind
New Urban Order

Does Pittsburgh Have the Answer to Philly’s Market East?

The other big PA city is undergoing an ambitious public-private effort to reinvigorate a lagging city corridor.

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

The Case for a Politics of Repair

We need more of what Governor Josh Shapiro gave us with the quick fix of I-95

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

The Year Of Shopping Behind Plexiglass

In 2024, retailers like CVS and Walmart locked up toiletries and other essentials to deter shoplifting and employ less staff. Turns out, regular shoppers are paying the price. Let’s change this in 2025

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

What to Read About Housing this Year

Several housing-focused books are coming out this winter and spring. Here, 12 worth your time in 2025

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

The Surprising Facts of U.S. Housing

The latest U.S. Census data gives a clearer picture of American home ownership — and the perils of renting

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

No One Really Knows What’s Going On

How can voters and politicians better communicate with each other?

By Diana Lind