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Billy Cooney

Billy Cooney is an urban planner and writer who explores the practical and philosophical dimensions of urban planning. You can read more from him on his blog, Flâneurbanist.

Op-Ed: A City Is Not A Cake

There's no recipe to building a great city. So why are so many zoning and road design policies written like there is — and how can loosening standards make cities less car dependent?

August 26, 2025