| Source | Chicago Reader |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | April 2, 2026, 9 a.m. |
| Last Updated | April 2, 2026, 9 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicagoreader.com/columns-opinion/opinion/bianca-pastel-kyoto-designing-cities-humans/ |
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On a recent trip to Kyoto, Japan, I experienced something rare in American
cities: a world shaped by thoughtful design. It made me realize something simple
but radical—the people building our world should think like artists.
Kyoto’s environment felt like it had been designed for the human nervous s...