City Design

Segregation by Design draws on more than 100 years of quantitative and qualitative data from thousands of American cities to explore how local governments generate race and class segregation. Starting in the early 20th century, cities have used their power of land use control to determine the location and availability of housing, amenities (such as parks), and negative land uses (such as garbage dumps). The result has been segregation - first within cities and more recently between them.

99% Invisible is a big-ideas podcast about small-seeming things, revealing stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and the sidewalks we traverse. The show celebrates design and architecture in all of its functional glory and accidental absurdity, with intriguing tales of both designers and the people impacted by their designs.

There’s nothing like the joy of being self-sufficient—knowing that all you need to survive are a few seeds, water, and your hands in the dirt. You might already be totally convinced of the benefits of gardening but worry that your small urban home won’t be big enough to grow a thriving garden. This book is here to show you that there is no urban home that is too small to grow a garden that will bring you endless joy and satisfaction in your life.