Check out our latest by Olivia Cleveland, on how " ..sidewalks outside New York City’s (NYC) hospitals ... became places where the future of care, and the meaning of public space in the city, was being negotiated." progressivecity.net/when-car…

"We are no longer satisfied to request permission to use public space for public good" Roz Palmer takes on car-centric planning in the latest in our Keeping the ‘Public’ in Public Space series progressivecity.net/take-on-…

In a struggle, it is always critical to have clarity. Clarity of vision and clarity of purpose to be able to see the field and what you are up against with as much detail as possible. Part of the danger and angst of my health struggle has been not knowing what I'm exactly up against. What has been known is that I have an unspecified blood clotting disorder that oncologists could not figure out, and that my triglycerides were excessively high. Both of these put me in danger, particularly the blood clotting. But, my doctors thought for many years that the blood thinners and statin medicines that they had me on were containing these threats. And for nearly 14 years, this appeared to be the case. Now as a result of the latest near fatal experiences, we’ve had to do some deeper exploration as to the source of my health challenges. Getting past the insurance companies to start addressing my needs has been a challenge unto itself, and a very expensive one. But, what has recently been uncovered from engaging in some genetic sequence testing is that I have a genetic disposition for Lipoprotein(a). Which is a cholesterol carrying protein, and a nasty one. Apparently, this is one of the reasons why I get dangerous blood clots, why plaque builds up in my arteries so rapidly, and why plaque buildup in my LAD have apparently ruptured on two major occasions. So, this is a major discovery. And while it might not be the best news, it’s a relief to finally have some answers. This doesn’t mean it’s the final answer, but provides a clear path to be explored that can lead to a more solid plan of treatment to keep me in the struggle hopefully for some decades to come. And if you're wondering why after 15 years of living with heart disease why I am just now getting this diagnosis, it’s because the insurance companies have blocked me from getting this level of testing. Sit with that. Now reflect on how the ultra reactionaries, neo-confederates and fascists are limiting health care for millions of people living in this empire. Thousands and perhaps millions of people who could be saved in the next few years will die as a result of their intentional viciousness. So, we got a serious collective fight on our hands y’all. I invite everyone to join me in doubling down on not just fighting it, but winning it. And as always, I want to thank everyone for your support. Please keep it coming, as this is just beginning. And stay tuned for more updates! In Unity and Struggle!

"The selling of a fabricated, idealized image of the city, as mobilized through empty discourses of diversity, facilitates an undemocratic politics of urban space" Farida Rady and Jacob Roberts on the World Cup in Toronto in our latest article progressivecity.net/torontos…

Anyone here a fan of Red Vienna? I've got a HUGE collection of historic images from the socialist city (sammlung.wienmuseum.at/en/se…) and a giant collection of 280 translated texts from the period (jstor.org/stable/j.ctvfrxrtp). Enjoy ;)

I deeply appreciate all those who keep asking about the link and looking to make donations. Yes, we are still taking them. And yes, it's clear that they will be needed. So, thank everyone and if you are inclined, please donate. chuffed.org/project/177124-s…

Wrapping up my presentation for the Planners Network 50th Anniversary Conference, exploring the persistence of community tropes in far-right discourse and planning policies. @pcityradical Come join us if you are in Toronto next week! Program: t.ly/4z6Lz

Siri Vorvick and Ursula Andreeff walk the length of Houston's I-610 as both "an artistic and a research practice" in the latest in our Keeping the ‘Public’ in Public Space series progressivecity.net/a-walk-a…

Check out our latest in the series on "Keeping the 'Public' in Public Space" by Jenn Hendricks: progressivecity.net/caring-i…

Greetings family, friends, cooperators and comrades. Here is the link to help me raise some funds to advance this struggle. Thanks for the love and support! chuffed.org/project/177124-s…

Thanks to all who registered. We are now at capacity. Look forward to seeing everyone in May!

A little 2,000 word essay I wrote about how to conceptualize the blockade through Lefebvre's Critique of Everyday Life. Free for everyone! Find it below!

Last few days to register for this timely event in Toronto: Planners Network 50th Anniversary Conference, "Planning in the Face of Fascism" @pcityradical More information: t.ly/Gcq91

@clementkhlau launches our “Keeping the ‘Public’ in Public Space” series by posing the question "what does it take for parks to function as truly safe and shared public spaces?" Read more here: progressivecity.net/belongin…