By Joe Wilson Lock the doors! Call the H.O.A.! It’s Halloween, the one night each year when we face the most terrifying objects of our imagination: Youth on the street.  There is indeed a certain, almost unnerving aptness to Halloween as the “scary” holiday. If you tossed just about every stereotypical suburban fear into a bubbling cauldron, you would probably end up with a potion … Continue reading What’s so scary about kids on the street?

By Nicholas Stover The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) recently overturned a decades old ruling known colloquially as the Chevron Deference. This decision resulted from a challenge by the organization Loper Bright Enterprises Inc., a group of commercial fishing interests. The case, Loper Bright Enterprises, et al. v. Gina Raimondo Secretary of Commerce et al., brought two questions: Does the Magnuson-Stevens Act authorize … Continue reading Planning and the End of Chevron

By Sawyer Husain Revitalizing Midwest Cities: Turning Riverfronts into Catalysts for Urban Renewal Midwestern cities, often lacking the natural allure of coastal landscapes like those in Seattle or Miami, face unique challenges in urban planning and revitalization. Without an ice-age on the calendar or a mass flooding event, Midwest cities are left to make do with the natural environments they have. So, what can they do? … Continue reading Revitalizing Midwest Cities: Turning Riverfronts into Catalysts for Urban Renewal

A Case Study of Weaver Street Market By Kathryn Cunningham In these turmoil times, we need to hold the things we love close to us. And we also need to hold them accountable. I love Weaver Street Market – its colorful chairs, proximity to good food and fun drinks, and overall mission. I am not alone in this feeling: Weaver Street Market’s lawn is a beloved … Continue reading The Implications of Perceiving a Privately-Owned Property as Public Space

By Nina Clark Introduction Capital injections by public and private investment to catalyze the revitalization of long neglected communities is often lauded as a process that saves struggling neighborhoods. Local politicians and development practitioners tout reductions in blight, improvement in infrastructure, high wage jobs, and increased amenities as clear indicators of a city’s success. Yet, for many low income communities, such changes bring about a type … Continue reading Gentrification and Real Estate Capital: Understanding the Impact on Low Income Communities