Eric Jaffe
Eric Jaffe is a contributing writer to The Atlantic Cities and the author of The King's Best Highway: The Lost History of the Boston Post Road, the Route That Made America. He lives in New York.
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The Case for Caution When It Comes to Building Streetcars
There are several reasons to be excited about streetcars — and several others to be skeptical.
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Maps
A Puzzling Relationship Between Same-Sex Parents and Gay Marriage?
Many of the highest percentages of gay couples raising children are found in states that ban gay marriage.
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Maps
The Forgotten Urban Transportation Problem We Should Be Trying to Fix
Freight is crippling metro areas, but it's rarely part of city planning.
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Photos
Photographic 'Love Letters' to New York and London
Daniella Zalcman blends images of the two cities in a way that's both fantastical and haunting.
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Charts
How the Location of State Capitals Influences Political Corruption
Remote cities are especially vulnerable to scandal, according to a new study.
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A Quest to Save New York City's Disappearing Diners
Preservationist Michael Perlman, who calls diners "cornerstones of Americana," has a unique niche.
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How to Save Water-Starved Cities
The key, according to a new report, is forming partnerships with farmers.
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Crowdsourcing a City's Quiet Corners
A new app called Stereopublic is your guide to urban silence.
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Photos
Photographing Tokyo's Coolest Escalators
Miha Tamura captures the extraordinary side of this everyday ride.
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Celebrating L.A.'s Hidden Walkability
A two-day urban hike called the Big Parade reminds Angelinos that their city has a pedestrian culture after all.
