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The Rise of Blandville: The Cost of Mixing The City and Country
Traveling in Europe recently made me realize something interesting about American cities: We’ve tried to combine the country with the city with…
Sep 19
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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The Truth About Urban Crime: Why Inaction Is Killing Our Communities
Crime is in the news, and it’s time to face the truth.
Sep 5
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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August 2025
Why New York and Miami Are Betting Big on Walkable Offices, and Why It’s the Future of Work
It appears New York and Miami are leading the return-to-office movement.
Aug 26
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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Why 4-Lane Roads Are a Nightmare for Pedestrians and Drivers Alike
I was surprised by the responses I got from a recent X post about 4 lane streets.
Aug 20
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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What American Cities Can Learn from London & Edinburgh’s Urban Success
I spent the past few weeks in the UK. Here are some planning lessons I learned from the trip.
Aug 16
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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10 Mobility Apps to Help You Experience Multimodal Life
A summary of 10 useful apps that can help you get around without a car.
Aug 3
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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July 2025
Disney World’s Secret: It’s the Walkable City Americans Crave
A recent X post got me thinking about Disneyworld, which is interesting because I never think about Disneyworld.
Jul 29
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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Donald Appleyard and Jan Gehl on Public Spaces
At the end of this short post is a video about Donald Appleyard’s research which greatly influenced my perspective on transportation planning.
Jul 25
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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Bike Lanes Aren’t Communist: Why Multimodal Streets Spark Insults and Culture Wars
I found a multimodal capacity graphic last week and thought it would be nice to post it to my X account.
Jul 13
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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Why Wider Roads Make Traffic Worse: Jane Jacobs’ Warning Proved Right
Imagine spending $2.8 billion to widen a freeway, only to find traffic worse than before.
Jul 5
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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June 2025
Why Cities Are Winning: The Surprising Truth About Rural vs. Urban Health
I got a response about rural life on X the other day and it got me thinking.
Jun 25
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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Reconnecting Cities through Urban Highway Removals
Given the recent announcement that congress may end funding for the Reconnecting Communities grant program, which funded planning and implementation of…
Jun 20
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Mark R. Brown, AICP, CNU
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