Traditional "placemaking"—that is, turning a public space into a destination—requires a ton of planning and money. But now, with handy phones and the power of hashtags, we can discover and promote neighborhood gems in a snap.
What voice do we want responding to our orders to dim the lights? Facebook’s new AI talks back in the voice of God. Or at least someone who played him once in a movie once.
South by Southwest prides itself on its scruffy roots. A conference dreamed up in 1986 by a few journalists to bring attention to Austin’s boisterous live music scene. A film festival that epitomized the spirit of a handful of fiercely independent...
Choosing Carson—a neurosurgeon who has no experience in housing or urban development—is not a sign that Trump "doesn’t care" about urban policy. It's about having someone who won't bring his or her agenda to the role.
