Benjamin Schneider

Benjamin Schneider is a freelance journalist covering all things urbanism. His work has appeared in Bloomberg CityLab, MIT Technology Review, The Nation, and many other publications. He lives in Brooklyn. His website is www.urbenschneider.com.

Zoning

Euclid v. Ambler: A Century-Old Lesson for American Urbanism

Zoning and transportation are two sides of the same coin.

Benjamin Schneider

April 1, 2026

Streetsblog NYC |Transit

Book Excerpt Special: The Incomplete Freeway Revolt

A new book looks the destructive 20th-century urban development style — freeways, downtown office towers, suburban housing developments — that keeps Americans so dependent on their cars. Here's an excerpt.

Benjamin Schneider

November 6, 2025