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My Urban Curious Blog: 

Authoritative, Affectionate, and Occasionally Absurd

I have been writing about cities, urban design, and the quirks of how people live together for more than twenty-five years. Some of that writing has been technical, or professional. Some has been quirky, or heartfelt. Some has been—let’s be honest here—slightly absurd, usually after an unusually strong espresso.

What if a bus were my therapist?
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What if a bus were my therapist?

Buses (like therapists) remind us that the world doesn’t revolve around us. That’s a good thing. It’s humbling. Sometimes, you end up in places you didn’t expect, but maybe that’s the point.

Just roll with it. 

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My Top Six Learnings from Amsterdam (with Photos)
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My Top Six Learnings from Amsterdam (with Photos)

Amsterdam rewards curiosity. I arrived with a notebook, my city planner’s lens, and my urban curiosity in full blaze. I left with new ways of thinking about bikes, water, greenery, and design.

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     What Kind of a European City are you?      Introduction      We all have a “city personality.” Some of us are Sunday market strollers, some are late-night flâneurs, and some are spreadsheeting their transit routes before breakfast. This
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QUIZ: What Kind of European City Are You?

(Based on Your Weekend Habits)

Introduction

We all have a “city personality.” Some of us are Sunday market strollers, some are late-night flâneurs, and some are spreadsheeting their transit routes before breakfast. This quiz will reveal which European city you secretly are — not by asking about your favourite monuments, but by looking at what you do with your downtime.

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