Voice: Diana Lind

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
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
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
Which City Did Winter Best?
10 cities that beat back the cold with spectacle and sport
By Diana Lind
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 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 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
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 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
No One Really Knows What’s Going On
How can voters and politicians better communicate with each other?
By Diana Lind