In an era marked by escalating global stress, communities worldwide grapple with polarization, economic instability, social fragmentation, and mental health crises. Physical group activity that employ prosocial methods can be a powerful tool. One tool is yoga, which, if used mindfully and with prosocial methods in mind can foster collective
We were recently told our publication is “too niche.” They further explained this could fit as an occasional column in a non-feminist publication, despite the fact that we have more experience in journalism and quite a few more degrees, we can be part of HIS idea.
The control of women’s reproduction isn’t just about white hegemonic demographic panic. It’s also about capitalism’s reliance on bodies that can birth ideology in the flesh and bone: Black women as tools for profit, white women as vessels for hegemonic order.
A new episode of Auto Asphyxiation is out where we dissect power within space—and of course protests are part of that. How does urbanism not cover protests?! On this week’s episode Kimberly and Lark break down the #HandsOff & #NoKings Protests that brought out FOUR million people nationwide
On social media, there were complaints that the April 19 #NoKings protest was not a “real.” Doc Yggdrasil on BlueSky shared some needed levity: “Our Army spends months training people for that situation and then they are very careful to commit green troops to easy engagements so they can develop
I. Declaration of Principles As a practitioner of feminist urbanism, I assert that the act of traversing the city—by bicycle, light rail, or other collective modes—is not merely a logistical choice but a political one. The streets we navigate, the infrastructures we inhabit, and the systems we endorse
Neoliberalism AND the compromised third party share the blame for the rightward drift in large segments of American youth.
Why America Should Sprawl by Dougherty is a horrible idea akin to Manifest Destiny.
Disaster patriarchy is the resurgence and reinforcement of patriarchal structures during crises—be it pandemics, wars, ecological disasters, or an authoritarian taking control of a government. It capitalizes on chaos and fear to present itself as both the problem and the solution. By framing emergencies as requiring "strongman"
Before my thoughts on April 19 some housekeeping, housekeeping keeps the household operating, so indulge us with your attention. This Is Working an event by Space is a means of Production · Zoom · LumaAre you a creative, organizer, or strategist? Would you like to share what is working for you and
In Newark's Central Ward, a vacant lot that once hosted a deteriorating apartment building now supports rows of raised beds. Collard greens and tomatoes grow where foundations once stood. The Urban Garden Initiative operates this site not merely as productive land but as deliberate intervention in the neighborhood&
This week we examine the political economy of contemporary U.S. social movements and electoral strategies through the lens of the April 5 #50501 protest march, a mobilization centered on economic justice and anti-austerity demands. We critique purity politics as a barrier to coalition building, especially on the left and
The rendering for One Westfield Place displays the familiar aesthetics of contemporary development—brick facades that reference historical architecture without committing to its constraints, generous sidewalks populated by demographically diverse pedestrians, street-level retail beneath residential units. What distinguishes this project is not its design language but its location: not in
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The Willowbrook Mall stands as a monument to a particular moment in American spatial organization—the mid-century dream of commercial abundance accessed via private automobile. Its vast parking lots, once filled with station wagons and sedans, now stretch half-empty on weekdays, the asphalt cracking under the pressure of economic shifts
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Hoboken's celebrated "Resist, Delay, Store, Discharge" strategy appears in planning literature as a triumph of urban adaptation—a case study in climate resilience ready for export to coastal cities worldwide. The narrative of transformation following Hurricane Sandy's devastation focuses on technical innovation and municipal
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Dear Community, This week has been all about creating, filming, and reimagining how we connect with you. We’re thrilled to share some exciting shifts for A Feminist Newsletter — About Urbanism (and beyond)! Here’s what’s new: 1️⃣ Deeper Climate Crisis Focus: We’re doubling down on the intersection
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This week Kimberly and I discuss the lack of space for teen girls and the limits of inclusion that segregates rather than brings people together. We’re in the middle of a redesign of the site & an adjustment of our focus. Thank you for continuing to support us! Please
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Hello folks please subscribe and share our podcast! All you have to do is click the video, it’s easy. We’re on episode nine of Auto Asphyxiation, and today, Kimberly and Lark discuss the concept of states’ rights through the lens of Essex County—an area roughly the size
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Hello folks, Before we jump in, a quick housekeeping note: If you haven’t already, please consider subscribing to our podcast on YouTube. Your support helps amplify our work! The Politics of Silence (and Space) It is easy to mock the contradictions of Trump voters facing “leopards eating my face”
As the United States grapples with persistent inflation, economic inequality, and President Trump’s red pen which has halted $500 million worth of food bank deliveries, the hunger crisis, in the still often hypersegregated urban cities, has intensified, revealing a stark contrast between corporate welfare and austerity measures targeting vulnerable
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Netflix has greenlit a new TV adaptation of “Little House on the Prairie,” the beloved book series written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. —Variety, January 2025 “Little House on the Prairie” by Laura Ingalls Wilder is a classic, award-winning children’s book that is a staple of grade school and junior
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Kimberly and Lark discuss how to create streets for all of New Jersey. We question the usefulness of pulling up rails for parks. Then we entertain the dream of a protected bike lane and trolley up Bloomfield Avenue. Finally we discuss, despite there being a few more women in urbanism,
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One of the most effective ways to get people to engage in evil is to convince them that they are doing good. The volunteer fire department is the angelic mask placed by a deceitful community to allow exclusion.
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Guest columnist, Charles Sontag, PhD The Newark Subway run by New Jersey Transit (NJT) has much potential and is underdeveloped. It started as a replacement for the Morris Canal which was abandoned in the mid 1920’s. At that time, several cities, Newark, Bloomfield, Clifton, and Paterson purchased the canal