Sunday Video: A City Split in Half

Berlin shows how arbitrary and definitive administrative boundaries can be through its divided history between West Germany and East Germany after World War II. Davos Amos explores what this functionally meant for the divided city in terms of planning and infrastructure.

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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.