Gregory Scruggs
Bright ideas, big cities
From rising rents to loneliness, five writers discuss Ed Stocker /the challenges facing modern urban areas – and explore the innovative solutions that are required.
Graveyard shift
On the perilous stretch of water where the Columbia river meets the Pacific, the US Coast Guard is refining the art of preparation. Can our reporter ride the wave?
Team building
With its open, egalitarian design and a layout that promotes easy political discussion, Seattle City Hall is a building that can actively shape public policy.
Desert Dwellers
In an unforgiving landscape, we meet the architecture students building on Frank Lloyd Wright’s ethos of ‘learning by doing’ – even if that means getting their hands dirty and dodging the odd scorpion.
Small host cities
Small cities such as Katowice, and Eugene show the benefits of hosting big events.
