#ForewordFriday: Remembering Hank Dittmar
By Erica Sánchez Vázquez / On August 30th, 2019
My Kind of City reflects the breadth of Hank Dittmar's experience in working for better cities for people.
Blogs
Rethinking the Good City: Vallejo Bold Vision
By John de Graaf / On August 21st, 2019
Vallejo, California is a great case study in what makes a good city — social offerings, aesthetics, and open access to nature.
The Fairest, Greenest Cities of Them All
By Laurie Mazur / On August 12th, 2019
A new report shows how cities are fighting climate change and energy inefficiency with an eye toward equity.
#ForewordFriday: Our Diverse History
By Chidinma Onuoha / On June 14th, 2019
When it comes to the future of our cities, the secret to urban revival lies in our past. Stephanie Meeks and Kevin C.
#ForewordFriday: Bike to Work 2019
By Chidinma Onuoha / On May 17th, 2019
In honor of National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day, Island Press is celebrating the power and the freedom of cycling.
#ForewordFriday: The Heart of the City
By Jada Mosley / On May 10th, 2019
Why are some downtowns in trouble while others are thriving? And what does it take to ensure a healthy future for the heart of America’s cities?
What will be the most pressing climate change issue in the next 50 years?
By Jada Mosley / On April 16th, 2019
We turned to some of our authors to find out—What do they think will be the most pressing climate change issue in the next 50 years? Why?
#ForewordFriday: Can Urbanism Be Effortless?
By Jada Mosley / On February 15th, 2019
Before we can create vibrant, sustainable urban areas, we need to understand what naturally happens when people congregate in cities.
Urban Raptors: More Notes from the Field
By Cheryl Dykstra / On July 12th, 2018
Our first nest of the day is a little farther out from town than most, and on a large lot next to an equestrian training center. To us, the immediate habitat looks more suitable for a red-tailed hawk than a red-shouldered hawk, but we’re not hawks, and we’ve often been surprised by the adaptability of the red-shoulders.
#ForewordFriday: Suburban Remix Edition
By Katharine Sucher / On February 23rd, 2018
The considerable social, economic, and environmental costs of suburban sprawl have been widely reported, but suburbs hold new potential for the 21st century. As ground zero for some of the most disruptive changes stemming from accelerating wealth inequities, a rapidly aging population, and growing racial and ethnic diversity, suburbs today face an era of unparalleled opportunity.