The Friendly Urbanist

19 hours ago4 min read

Yerevan at an Urbanism Crossroads: Tackling Transit, Housing, and Sustainability Challenges in Armenia’s Capital

This article delves into Yerevan, the 2800-year-old Armenian capital's unique urbanism, housing and transit, and its pressing challenges as

6 views1 comment

Apr 26, 20244 min read

Transit Oriented Development seems to be the darling of urban policy makers worldwide.

59 views0 comments

Feb 5, 20245 min read

the concept of Universal Basic Income (UBI) has emerged as a proposed solution to the growing fear of stagnation or even the precipitous dro

57 views0 comments

Dec 16, 20235 min read

Had you told me 15 years ago that Saudi Arabia would be a trend setter in urban sustainability I'd have choked on my baklava.

137 views0 comments

Dec 8, 20234 min read

We seem to pay more attention to the rise and fall of oil prices than to the challenges cities face in housing their residents.

65 views0 comments

Dec 4, 20233 min read

Skepticism towards official information, challenges local governance. Public involvement in urban planning explores solutions.

39 views0 comments

Nov 20, 20234 min read

I can't tell you how much I love public markets! So much action, sights, sounds, smells. It's like walking through an amusement park, but...

22 views0 comments

Sep 1, 20232 min read

You can expect to read my thoughts and analysis on issues of urban policy, my views on some of the most recent research.

34 views0 comments