The Deleted Scenes

The Deleted Scenes

New and Old #261

The beloved cities we're not allowed to build again, the return of the sedan, Jane Jacobs and urban planning, and a civic individualism

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Addison Del Mastro
Apr 10, 2026
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Readers: This week marks the completion of the fifth year of The Deleted Scenes—that’s five full years of thoughtful, illustrated, locally rooted pieces on urbanism, culture, commercial history, and more. I’m offering a 20 percent discount for new subscribers, good until the end of this Sunday. This is a great time to upgrade to paid, and your support—r…

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