“Tech billionaires don’t have a great track record when it comes to fixing our transportation system—but we keep giving them 2nd chances. For 15 years, we’ve waited for Silicon Valley to solve the problems on our roads and it’s continually failed to deliver. Instead, tech companies have kept us trapped in our cars by distracting us from investments in improved transit & other transport options.” @npub10jk3...dpae in @npub15dkg...dh7g

Big Tech Is Watching You as You Drive | The New Republic

NEW: There’s PLENTY to debate in this final voting result of Planetizen’s “Most Influential Urbanists, Past & Present,” (including my own #19 ranking ahead of many great urbanists who inspired ME). Still, it’s an honour to be included, and I thank ALL who voted for me and everyone else, & congratulate my many friends & heroes who were recognized! #cities #urbanism #CityPlanning

The 100 Most Influential Urbanists, Past and Present

Planetizen readers have decided the who's who of urbanism (and its discontents) in 2023.