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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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.
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What's Your City Watching on YouTube?
A new tool shows the geography of Internet distraction.
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Maps
Why Historical Maps Still Matter So Much, Even Today
Mega-collector David Rumsey explains how maps are an "archive of information."
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How You Cross the Street Largely Depends on Where You're From
French pedestrians take more "risks" at crosswalks than the Japanese, says a new study.
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How Cash-Strapped Cities Will Handle Terrorism
At New York Ideas, Ray Kelly says we should be prepared for more cameras — and smarter cameras.
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The Big Fix
The Uncertain Future of Public Roads
More and more states are privatizing highways and roads. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of increasing debate.
