Empty alley between red brick and gray buildings with fire escapes and a bridge connecting buildings overhead.

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Outdoor courtyard with a garden in a rectangular wooden planter box surrounded by exposed brick and concrete buildings. There are several large, weathered concrete columns with flat, thick tops, and the background features modern glass windows.
Dimly lit lounge with round tables, chairs, and large windows with curtains, decorated with plants and modern lights.
Modern outdoor water feature with concrete, high-standing planters holding trees and shrubs, along a river or waterfront, with city buildings and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Interior view of a modern building with large glass windows, a spiral staircase, hanging yellow lamps, and a small seating area with chairs and tables.
Interior of a restaurant with wooden tables and woven chairs, a large window with plants outside, a staircase nearby, and fire safety equipment on the wall.
The Suburbs Aren't Dead; They're Just Now Coming Alive
Brendan Gregory Brendan Gregory

The Suburbs Aren't Dead; They're Just Now Coming Alive

I'll admit it - I can be critical of suburbia. However, if we're going to meet the equity, affordability, and climate challenges of a rapidly growing population, it's going to require the participation of the suburbs; all things considered that just might not be a bad thing.

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