Casey Brazeal is a Chicago-based writer and planner. His background includes time as a research assistant at the Urban Transportation Center and as a reporter with a weekly column for Extra Newspaper in Chicago. He’s also published news stories and interviews for New City Newspaper, Vócalo Radio and Site Sketch 101. Casey received a Masters in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois in Chicago. While at UIC Casey received a certificate in Public Transit Planning and Management.
Disproving the Worst Planning Misconceptions with Numbers
Walkability and density have been studied closely, and now their worth has been quantified and proven, according to Brent Toderian in a piece for Metro Toronto.
Growing Old at Home
Changing demographics and preferences in eldercare have millions planning to age in place, this will have big implications for our communities and our policy makers.
You Can't Just Subsidize Your Way to Affordability
Plans that focus on giving funds to renters and home buyers won't make housing affordable, and can inflate housing prices and rents.
Homeless Rates Climbing in Washington, D.C.
With rapidly rising costs of living, one study shows the number of homeless in the nation's capital is double the national average.
Improving Cities for Older Residents
Demographic change means older city dwellers. Entrepreneurs and developers are searching for better ways to serve this community.