Josh graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning. Since that time, he has worked in Los Angeles in the public and private sectors as a city planner and land use consultant helping to shape the development of the city. He recently completed a second Masters degree in Post-war Recovery Studies in the UK, during which time he spent several months in Cairo, Egypt as an intern with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). He has written about urban planning, architecture and development for ten years, primarily for Curbed Los Angeles.
Doomsday Prepping: Aspen Protecting Water Against Future Shortages, Increased Demand
Aspen, Colorado's City Council has voted to preserve the city's water rights with an option to dam local waterways if climate change or population growth creates a shortage of water in the future.
Historic Block in Downtown St. Petersburg May Not Survive
Failing to receive protection from the St. Petersburg, Florida city council, a historic downtown block faces an uncertain future.
Brexit Fallout: Office Construction Booms in Dublin
Anticipating a massive shift of companies from London following implementation of Brexit, Dublin, Ireland is seeing plans for new office buildings popping up all over.
Votes Seem to Favor Expansion of Portland-Metro Light Rail System
Votes are still being counted, but an expansion of the MAX light rail system to the suburban community of Tigard appears to be squeaking out a victory.
Vancouver Home Sales Nosedive After Foreign Buyer Restrictions Take Effect
A new tax on foreign buyers and a threatened tax on vacant homes have contributed to a significant drop in home sales in October.