urban planning

Why the Lab failed is a story of grand plans cast into turmoil by the disgrace of the grand planner himself. Among other things, it reveals how difficult it is to hold on to a place at the table, once you’ve got it (assuming you’d even want to). In the end, it boils down to a question: Is local government really the best place for public interest... See more

Notting Hill is one of my favorite neighborhoods in London because of its unique spatial layout Instead of large private backyards, the homes and apartments back up to large private communal gardens shared by the entire block