Dave Amos of City Beautiful takes on the topic of city-states. He explores why they were more common in the past, how they thrive today, and ponders if we will see a resurgence of them in the future.

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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.