I am an urban strategist and author who has created, developed, and directed initiatives for over a dozen cities worldwide. I am the author of Reprogramming the City and contributor to Metropolis, The Guardian, Architizer and others.
I have addressed The World Bank, The World Urban Development Congress and the European Cultural Conference on strategies for resourceful design, urbanism and creative engagement in cities, and have consulted and delivered keynote addresses on the topic in over 20 countries.
Looking at situations and resources with “This is” in mind keeps us right where we are. Thinking “This could…” creates the fulcrum point for a more creative, resourceful future.Continue Reading
Finding opportunity is everyone’s goal, but learning how to create opportunity will result in more goals for everyone.Continue Reading
When times are tough, you can find new opportunities by describing your skill set and the value you offer a different way.Continue Reading
When the “best. idea. ever.” comes along, don’t risk it all on a big rollout. Identify the Minimal Viable Project needed to communicate the concept and lay the foundation for the next version. Continue Reading
Every space provides two resources: its physical parameters and its axis of experience. In order to create space within limitations, we must rely on the latter. Continue Reading
Many great ideas for the public realm have been defeated by the notion of “getting permission” before they’ve had a chance to come to life. Here are three methods for bringing ideas to life in the city.Continue Reading
Over the course of 30 years of plying my trade around the world, I’ve developed some decent creative strategies along the way. In the lead-up to the release of my latest book, I’m sharing some of them here.Continue Reading