Season 2 · Episode 573
The Death of the Ghost Town: Rethinking Mixed-Use Zoning
Explore how mixed-use zoning is transforming sterile suburbs into vibrant 15-minute cities. Herman and Corn dive into the future of urban living.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
February 11, 202621m 16s
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Show Notes
Why are our cities filled with sterile office parks and quiet ghost towns at night? In this episode, Herman and Corn unpack the complex world of mixed-use zoning, from the history of Euclidean segregation to the rise of the "15-minute city." They explore how modern engineering and flexible policies—like New York's "City of Yes" and Tokyo's national standards—are making it possible to live, work, and play in the same building without the noise. Discover how the very walls around us are being redesigned to foster community, increase economic resilience, and help us age in place.