It was only a matter of time, and we're probably well behind the times, but the social media platform du jour, TikTok, has a lot to offer the discerning urbanist.
Caitlin Rogger shares the recommendations of Greater Greater Washington staffers for urbanist TikTok recommendations.
The results include @TalkingCities, which recently produced a viral hit with a blistering critique of car-centric planning.
@mrbarricade also had a viral hit with a passionate discussion of a protected intersection in San Jose, California (designed by Mr. Barricade himself).
Rogger also shares a Tik Tok from @frederick_lewis1, who describes the environmental racism apparent in the land uses of Harris County, Texas.
As for why anyone and everyone should care about the urbanism discussions happening on TikTok, Roggers writes the following:
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