Why Are All Major U.S. Cities Sinking?
experts Tom Parsons and Pietro Teatini break down what’s causing the ground to drop, why it’s happening faster in some places than others, and what can be done to slow or manage the damage before it’s too late.
An Architectural Rebirth: A City Rising From The Ashes
Historian Julius L. Jones walks us through how a combination of dry weather, wooden construction, and miscommunication led to one of the most destructive urban fires in U.S. history.
New York City: A National Treasure
Look a little closer and you’ll find many hidden gems throughout New York City. Tour guide and author Laurie Lewis joins Viewpoints to shed some light on the stories behind some of the city’s most famous buildings and parks.
The 150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire
It’s been a century and a half since the fire that reshaped the Chicago landscape took hold across the city. Chicago History Museum curator Julius L. Jones joins us this week to discuss some interesting historical facts about the fire that you’ve probably never heard before.
The State of American Cities (2017)
We talk about the role cities play in our culture, about the problems facing our cities and ideas on how we can fix them.
