It's not just the Sun Cities of America that are planning for how to meet the needs of the country's coming bulge in its over-65 population. Ryan Holeywell highlights how some cities are adapting their built environments for an aging population.
Sep 5, 2012 Governing
Most professions have special responsibilities to society. Physicians are expected to observe the Hippocratic oath. Police officers must apply the law fairly and refrain from abusing their power. Opinion
Apr 14, 2011 By Todd Litman
Slate continues its series on wayfinding with the little-known story of the symbolic conflicts among the U.S., the former Soviet Union and Japan over how to direct people in a time of crisis.
Mar 10, 2010 Slate
Oct 12, 2009 By Todd Litman
A week ago I spent some time with Enrique Peñalosa, urban strategist and provocateur. North Americans don't often look south for innovation, but Peñalosa made remarkable changes in the public environment as Mayor of the city of Bogotá, Colombia. Opinion
Feb 17, 2009 By Barbara Knecht
"I have always thought that design can be a form of social activism," says Don Meeker, environmental graphic designer and co-creator of "Clearview" typeface. Opinion
Aug 23, 2007 By Barbara Knecht
Should Segways be allowed on sidewalks? Should all bicycles travel only in designated bike lanes? Should motorized scooters be treated as if they are wheelchairs? Where should rollerblades, skateboards, adult tricycles, bikes with trailers or kick scooters travel? Opinion
Jul 24, 2007 By Barbara Knecht
"Getting" Universal Design creates an "Aha!" moment. Experiencing Universal Design creates a "Wow!" moment. Opinion
Jun 25, 2007 By Barbara Knecht
On the Sunday that the April Nor'easter dumped the second highest rainfall ever recorded in Central Park, I waded to the New York Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Center. Opinion
Apr 23, 2007 By Barbara Knecht
In spite of my sense that we are heading pell mell into the gloom of global warming, catastrophic conflict and hopeless mediocrity, I've noticed a hopeful trend. Opinion
Mar 22, 2007 By Barbara Knecht
