Ariel Viera (Urbanist)
Storyteller covering cities, transit-oriented development, and how people move through and shape urban environments.
Three Women Shaped MoMA’s Founding Legacy
What important art you think deserves to be in NYC’s Museum of Modern Art? Here’s the story three women helped create MoMA.
Retrofit America’s Aging Suspension Bridges for Safety
😅 Should the U.S. retrofit more of its old suspension bridges? The Golden Gate Bridge once twisted in a windstorm, but engineers figured out how to fix it.
Larry Silverstein’s Vision Guides WTC’s Post‑9/11 Rebirth
How did the World Trade Center rebuild after the tragedy of 9/11 attacks? Here’s Dara McQuillan Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at World Trade Center @wtc telling us the story of developer Larry Silverstein’s journey to rebuild.
Siemens Mobility Powers New Amtrak Airo Trains
@siemens_mobility has been a powerful force in American rail for many years. Here’s their story as we glimpse the new @amtrak Airo trains. Siemens Mobility
Lexington Workers Build America's Future Train Infrastructure
🇺🇸 These are the hardworking people in Lexington, North Carolina building the future of trains in America. Here’s a look into the @siemens_mobility manufacturing facility. #paidpartnership with Siemens Mobility
Unraveling Jack the Ripper: Three Theories on London's Infamous Killer
London’s most infamous criminal was never caught, and there’s plenty of theories as to who it really was. 😟 One of the worst crimes in London’s history took place in the neighborhoods of Whitechapel and Spitalfields. Here’s a Jack the Ripper tour...
Barbican Estate: Model or Misstep for Future Housing?
😳 Should this style of housing complex be used as an example to building more needed housing? Here’s the story of the Barbican Estate in the City of London.
Charlotte's Blue Line Spurs Transit‑Focused Urban Growth
🚈 Would you want to live in close walking proximity to public transit? Or prefer using a car to get around? Here’s a look into how Charlotte, North Carolina is developing around its Light Rail Blue Line.
Charlotte's Lynx Blue Line Fuels Rapid City Growth
🤯 Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in America, and one of the reasons is its Light Rail. Here’s the story of how this financial hub got its Lynx Blue Line and how it focused on transit oriented...