Category Archives: Cities

When is dense just plain dense?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Other News Sources

(June 8, 2011) The Urban Renaissance Institute promotes higher urban densities and narrower right of ways … but not in all cases. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Ford’s blow for film freedom

Posted on February 10, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 10, 2011) Urban Renaissance Institute Executive Director Lawrence Solomon describe’s Mayor Ford’s intervention to save a local film screening from being shut down by bureaucrats. Continue reading →

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How skyscapers can save the city

Posted on February 9, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 9, 2011) Harvard economist Edward Gleaser makes the case for denser cities in the March 2011 edition of The Atlantic. Below is an excerpt, with a link to the full article. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: The failure of Chinese mothering

Posted on January 15, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(Jan. 15, 2011) Western parents retain the edge in producing creators. Continue reading →

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Lawrence Solomon: Toronto’s not-so-tiny but nearly perfect mayor

Posted on January 8, 2011 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(January 8, 2010) So far he’s following urban guru Jane Jacob’s play book. Continue reading →

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