Dr. Alicia Pederson is a writer and advocate who encourages cities to adopt courtyard urbanism, a style of development where mixed-use buildings surround a shared courtyard. Today, she joins Norm to explain the benefits of this development style and how to advocate for it. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Drawing by Leon Krier 6 housing reforms that could help make courtyard blocks possible . Read more from Alicia: Urban Courtyard (X/Twitter) “Chicago’s affordable housing plan demands a courtyard block blueprint ” Chicago Tribune “The courtyard block solution to Chicago’s family flight problem ” Chicago Tribune “A better way to approach the challenge of Lincoln Yards ” Crain’s Chicago Business Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here! This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership, including member-exclusive perks.
