Tag Archive for: Public Space

Why Shoveling Your Car out of the Snow Doesn’t Create Parking Rights (But Feels Like It Should)

After heavy snowfalls in American cities, people dig out their…

Whitewashing a Myth about Graffiti Abatement

This past weekend, I saw The Honey Trap. The play centers on…

The Used Car Lot Next Door

Living beside a used car lot can teach you about noise, boundaries,…

Parking as a Microcosm of Broader Urban Struggles

Parking, often treated as a mundane logistical concern, is an…

Why Paying Attention to the Streets Can Change How You See the City

Most of us move through cities on autopilot. We commute, run…