Take a trip down under to the grand coastal city of Melbourne in a four-minute timelapse. Melb, as it often referred to, has one of the highest liveability ratings across the globe and is famed for its brilliant laneways, trams, and annual Australian Open. Interestingly, the city almost became known as Batmania after its founder but instead is simply memorialized with a tram stop known as Batman Hill…
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.