Isaac Oates writes personal essays on urban politics, city design and civic institutions, drawing on New York election data, Paris district governance and notes from travel. Readers get data-informed, reflective observations on how coalitions, daily habits and governance structures shape cities.
Website: https://www.ioates.com/
A Swedish-language newsletter of reflective essays on architecture and the city, drawing on literature, theory and history. Readers get personal, thinking-aloud pieces about styles, places and urban ideas such as bridges, beaches and architectural multilingualism.
Local advocacy journalism covering Seattle and Washington state on housing, transit, homelessness, and elections. Issues combine on-the-ground reporting from public meetings and forums with a pro-urbanist perspective.
A blog-style newsletter exploring urbanism, retail history, local architecture and cultural quirks, with a focus on how buildings and economies evolve. Issues mix economic argument, place-based history and commentary on retail formats.
A newsletter and podcast on building family-friendly, walkable communities, drawing on the author's own experiences in Ambler, Pa. Issues blend personal essay with commentary on zoning, housing, schools and local history.
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