Jonathan Lerner
Jonathan Lerner writes on architecture, urbanism, art, design and travel for national magazines and is a communications consultant for clients in the design industries. He is the author of several novels, including "Alex Underground," set in the radical underground of the 1970s, when Lerner was a founding member of the Weather Underground. He lives in New York City.
Street Makeovers Put New Spin on the Block
How community activists are taking city planning into their own hands and creating pedestrian-friendly blocks via pop-up urbanism.
Rescuing the Rural Edge — It Takes a Village
New planning initiatives protect agriculture and nature, while still accommodating growth.
Turning Failed Commercial Properties Into Parks
Turning foreclosed commercial properties into park networks could put people to work, raise real estate values and promote wise redevelopment.
How Urban Planning Can Improve Public Health
A growing movement looks to change development patterns — as a matter of public health.
New Libraries Revitalize Cities
New library complexes rejuvenate urban centers around the world by including theaters, shops, cafes, offices and even gyms.
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After decades of obstacles hindering the voting process, new laws will allow overseas and military voters to submit their votes in time for the 2012 election.
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World health leaders announce coordinated push to eradicate or control neglected tropical diseases.
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Rather than moaning about too many cars on the road, the Ridesharing Institute says the real key to battling traffic congestion and pollution is filling empty passenger seats.
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Various ways of assigning numbers to events, people, and actions is an ancient parlor game, but let’s not take it beyond that.
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