Sometimes parking lots are necessary in cities. When you can't build underground, go up with brio, and flair, and trampolines on the roof!

The best street in America

Whenever I’m in Philly, even if it’s only an hour, I have to visit the best street in America: Jessup between Locust and Spruce

We have about 2000 in San Diego… that’s not a typo, TWO THOUSAND nonprofits dedicated to ending “people experiencing homelessness”. 40% of the money goes to salaries. Conservatively, San Diego has $500M per year going to nonprofit salaries alone. Crazy to think about because there’s absolutely no one walking the streets cleaning, helping, tracking… this should be a nonstop operation providing shelters and sidewalks you could eat off of in every neighborhood.

This is what public bathrooms look like in Japan. No wonder everyone is obsessed with the country!

Cities: don't let inane regulations like the width it takes a fire truck to make a u-turn force you to become more road than place. Communities around the world manage just fine with narrow right of ways, smaller fire trucks, and longer hoses!

We are in sore need of officials who principally view their role as servants to the public and stewards of their cities. Leading with care and approachability, not pride. We need more Martins!

Really excited to be on the jury for the National Single Stair competition. We have some fabulous entries so far, and just extended the deadline through the end of summer to give teams a bit more time to work on their plans. Calling all dreamers, we'd love to see your ideas!

Dresden. Every building pictured dates from the last twenty years, the result of a 2002 municipal referendum in which the city decisively voted in favour of reconstructing its historic centre.

Some of the most enchanting work today belongs to the category of pavilions and small structures that allow for concentrated creativity and risk taking. Cities should fund, and encourage, novel ideas like Studio Weave's Mycelium clad pavilion for the Chelsea Flower Show.