What I'm reading this week
Hi friends,
Apologies, there will be no full update this week as I’m still finishing up a series on EVs in cities and just couldn’t get it to a state I was happy with by this morning. Look out for that next Wednesday, but in the meantime, here are some other newsletters I enjoy (in no particular order) that you can read in the meantime.
Other newsletters I like
The Discourse Lounge by Darrell Owens talks about housing affordability, transportation, culture, and urban living with a slight focus on the Bay Area. I have referenced his articles a few times in past updates and always appreciate his take on things, in particular his pieces on free transit vs. improved service and the recent Bay Area crime waves.
Urban Issues by Alex Johnston covers various headlines relating to, you guessed it, urban issues. Alex is a talented civic designer and social entrepreneur and I’ve loved how her work breaks down how urban planning/city policies can affect social issues and why their implementation sometimes falls short.
Movements is a a weekly newsletter of interesting headlines with a focus on mobility services, software products, and infrastructure rather than AVs and Auto OEMs. They’ve written/consolidated great pieces about last-mile mobility, bike-shares, or how micromobility is changing various industries and habits. Check them out here!
Cities in Mind by Fabien Clavier focuses on cities, technology, and innovation in Asian cities. Based in Singapore, Fabien discusses trends and new developments in cities throughout Asia and also has an audio podcast for those who prefer listening to reading. I particularly enjoyed his writing about the implications of crypto for cities and his work on pubic housing in Singapore and Vietnam.
Lastly, Dirtbags Through the Ages by Allison Epstein. This one actually has nothing to do with cities, but instead takes a look at various assholes throughout history and why they sucked. It's a fun read and I always end up learning something new. Her pieces on Socrates and some weird popes throughout the 14th century were really enjoyable in particular.
That’s it for this week, we’ll be back next Wednesday and then resume our regular schedule. Thanks for reading!
-Max