Urban Design for Humans, Part 2 : The Private Realm
Part 2 of a presentation for Car-Free St Pete. In this presentation we talk about the design of the private realm, that is, the buildings...
Michael Huston
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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Urban Design for Humans, Part 1: The Public Realm
A virtual presentation for Car-Free St Pete on September 8, 2020 by Michael Huston, host of The Empirical City blog. The presentation...
Michael Huston
Sep 17, 20201 min read
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Observations from a European Road Trip
In 2019, I did a 2,000 mile road trip through western Europe. Here are a few observations about how it differs from road trips in the U.S.
Michael Huston
Sep 17, 20205 min read
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What Can Downtown St. Pete Learn from European Cities?
While directed at the author's resident city, this article makes that case that there is much to learn from Europe's human-centric cities.
Michael Huston
Aug 24, 20204 min read
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Exhaust-Free City Centers by 2030!
It’s time to harness technology for cleaner, healthier and safer cities.
Michael Huston
Jul 28, 20205 min read
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From McMansion to McMain Street
Like the McMansion, the McMain Street attempts to mimic a more complex building form, in this case the traditional American Main Street.
Michael Huston
Jun 11, 20205 min read
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Learning from Manhattan's Urban Imperfections
Manhattan thrives despite its imperfections. In this article, we examine some of those imperfections and what they can teach us.
Michael Huston
Jun 10, 20207 min read
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