Michael Lewyn is a professor at Touro University, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, in Long Island. His scholarship can be found at http://works.bepress.com/lewyn.

The Gentrification of (Tiny Bits) of Gotham
Reports of New York's gentrification are sometimes exaggerated.

Florida, Florida, Florida
In his new book, Richard Florida worries about segregation and redefines "the creative class."

Are Jews Coming Back to the Cities?
The growth of urban Jewish populations is more evidence that educated Americans are less hostile to city life today than they were in the late 20th century.

Land Prices and New Housing
Some commentators argue that even if cities allow housing supply to expand, more permissive zoning will cause land prices to increase, causing rents to rise rather than fall. This post disagrees.

Most Livable Cities Revisited
This "livable cities" ranking considers transit, walkability, and bikeability.