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Joe McReynolds
Academic and co-author of Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City; affiliated in the episode with Keo University and discusses Tokyo's urbanism, zoning, and micro-business ecology.
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Oct 13, 2025
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The Magic of Tokyo (with Joe McReynolds)
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Joe McReynolds, an academic and co-author of Emergent Tokyo, dives into the vibrant urbanism of Tokyo. He details how post-war black markets evolved into yokocho alleyways of micro-bars and eateries, thriving on friction-light zoning rules. Discover how Tokyo's vertical zakkyo buildings create a unique nightlife experience and support small businesses. Joe emphasizes the contrast between Tokyo's community-driven preservation and cities that prioritize aesthetics, urging listeners to rethink housing policies and flexible microspaces for dynamic urban growth.
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