Free Range City

The Hidden Architecture of Thriving Neighborhoods

There’s a particular street corner in my mind that captures everything a neighborhood should be.

Published on Momentum to Build Community • Dec 1

November 2025

The Internet is a miracle

Taking a moment to appreciate everyday magic we take for granted

Nov 26 • 

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Cities, Progress, and Parenting

Reframing, and renaming, this newsletter

Nov 18 • 

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Reflections on the Progress Conference

Two weeks ago I got to attend the Progress Conference. Here are my main takeaways on the vibe, the big ideas I heard, and opportunities for the future…

Nov 2 • 

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October 2025

The Free-Range City

A lifelong search for the best place to raise our kids

Oct 13 • 

Andrew Burleson

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Could we create land use rules that work better for everyone?

Adaptive Code could unlock transformative housing supply without radically changing neighborhoods.

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

How cities block affordable housing

When land prices are high and incremental development is prohibited, there's no good path to build affordable homes

Sep 25 • 

Andrew Burleson

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What would it take to build an affordable house?

Let's try to make the numbers work

Sep 9 • 

Andrew Burleson

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August 2025

How to make a great street

A visual guide

Aug 21 • 

Andrew Burleson

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Contemporary norms vs historic norms

Three cultural changes mid-century planners imposed on America

Aug 12 • 

Andrew Burleson

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July 2025

A taxonomy of place

Labels for more specific discussions

Jul 28 • 

Andrew Burleson

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When Urbanists say “urban”

What do "urban" and "suburban" actually mean?

Jul 23 • 

Andrew Burleson

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