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.
Seattle Residents Angling For New Cap Park Over I-5
As Seattle’s Convention Center expansion moves forward, community members want the public benefit discussion to focus on a new downtown park over I-5.
Milwaukee's Push to Move the Homeless From the Streets Into Permanent Housing
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin is following a growing trend in cities across the country of working to end chronic homelessness by providing permanent housing to the homeless.
Turning TOD On Its Head: Why You Don't Necessarily Need the T'
New research about the importance of transit in building transit oriented communities has some surprising results that may have significant implications for how we plan and build in the future.
The Perils of Walking While Under the Influence of Your Phone
Everyone seems to do it, in fact you may be doing it right now, but beware the injuries that await from distracted walking.
The Cities Best Positioned for Growth Based on the Right Mix of Jobs
Having the right mix of jobs in a local economy might be a predictor for future growth.