The New Urban Order

The Four Best Things to Happen in Cities in 2025 …

… and one city that had a very very bad year

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

What to Watch for in 2026 …

More PG movie-going, better rent deals … and more vibe-y New Year predictions for cities

By Diana Lind
New Urban Order

Are Museums A Thing of the Past?

The Philly arts organizations bringing in audiences are not the ones you might expect. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

Can AI Achieve the Broken Promises of Smart Cities?

A conversation with AI expert and professor Neil Kleiman on how the newest tech might transform how cities work

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

States — Not Cities — Are Solving The Housing Crisis

Ideas from around the country that Pennsylvania should steal to create more homes for more people

By Diana Lind
New Urban Order

Philly Had the Answer to the Manosphere

So why did we get rid of places like the old LOVE Park, where young men want to hang out?

By Diana Lind
New Urban Order

Calder Gardens’ Missed Opportunities

An urbanist grapples with her contrarian view of Philadelphia's newest museum, and how it reflects her city

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

Can We Make Car-Free Streets Permanent?

Everyone loves once-a-week open streets. What would it take to transform the happenings into a full-time situation?

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

Quit Whining about Travel Sports

Intense youth sports are a rational response to the hyper-competitive world we live in.

By Diana Lind
The New Urban Order

I Don’t Bike. But I Support Bike Lanes

What many Center City residents don’t understand

By Diana Lind