The Messy City Podcast It Is What It Is - Or Not
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Apr 1, 2025 Dive into the radical evolution of urban design, challenging outdated misconceptions about how our cities are shaped. Explore the transformative power of freeway overhauls and the shift from private to public transit, prioritizing community needs. Unpack the effects of zoning laws on the housing crisis and rethink traditional planning structures that hinder modern urban life. It's a call to action for envisioning a future where change is not only possible but necessary.
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Kansas City Freeway Loop Study
- Kevin Klinkenberg recounts challenging a freeway expansion study in Kansas City.
- He questioned the need for the freeway altogether, sparking strong reactions.
Challenging "It Is What It Is"
- Kevin Klinkenberg challenges the phrase "it is what it is."
- He emphasizes that much of our world was created by humans and can be changed.
Private Transit History
- A century ago, US public transit was private and profitable, a stark contrast to today's publicly funded systems.
- Roadway prioritization and government funding shifted transit to public ownership, impacting its effectiveness.