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Street + Plaza = STRAZA

We need a better name for shared streets and woonerfs!

Michael Huston

May 234 min read

Part 2 of a presentation for Car-Free St Pete. In this presentation we talk about the design of the private realm, that is, the buildings...

Michael Huston

Jan 5, 20211 min read

A virtual presentation for Car-Free St Pete on September 8, 2020 by Michael Huston, host of The Empirical City blog. The presentation...

Michael Huston

Sep 17, 20201 min read

In 2019, I did a 2,000 mile road trip through western Europe. Here are a few observations about how it differs from road trips in the U.S.

Michael Huston

Sep 17, 20205 min read

While directed at the author's resident city, this article makes that case that there is much to learn from Europe's human-centric cities.

Michael Huston

Aug 24, 20204 min read

It’s time to harness technology for cleaner, healthier and safer cities.

Michael Huston

Jul 28, 20205 min read

Like the McMansion, the McMain Street attempts to mimic a more complex building form, in this case the traditional American Main Street.

Michael Huston

Jun 11, 20205 min read

Manhattan thrives despite its imperfections. In this article, we examine some of those imperfections and what they can teach us.

Michael Huston

Jun 10, 20207 min read