reasonable cities

SHORT #36: Kokura and the Dance Between Old and New

The story of the city of Kokura may feel at first familiar.

Oct 24, 2023 •

Patrick M. Lydon

Reasonable Urbanism: Big Parks That Embrace the City

Our reasonable urbanism recipe book starts today, at Ōhori Park (大濠公園) in Fukuoka, Japan.

Aug 8, 2023 •

Patrick M. Lydon

Reasonable Urbanism: A Ferry to Japan

Yesterday the winds were wailing, and the waves rolled me off my futon at least once during the night.

Jul 26, 2023 •

Patrick M. Lydon

Reasonable Urbanism: Will the Real 15-Minute City Please Step Forward?

Japan shows how to build a "reasonable" urban neighborhood, for everyone

Jul 11, 2023 •

Patrick M. Lydon

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