This on-going area of research observes public spaces, programs and policies in cities around the world and theorizes how communication and creative practices can contribute to a city's vibrancy, livability, and social sustainability. I am currently at work on a collection of essays. Some topics in this investigation include:

• How Artists Make Better Cities
• Building Social Capital through the Creation of Communication-Rich Environments
• The Power of Creative Catalysts in Urban Design
• The Silent Language of Cities: Messages of Equity and Access
• Talking to Trees: Connecting People to Nature in the City
• The Language of Change: New Narratives about Urban Sustainability