Retail is constantly being redefined—but it still plays a central role in how cities function.

In this episode, guest host Josh Yeager joins Michael Berne and Jaime Izurieta to explore how retail is evolving on the ground—from dwell time and hospitality to what actually makes a storefront succeed—and why it still matters for the health of our streets and downtown districts.

Public bathrooms are small spaces with big consequences. In this episode of The Sidewalk Ballet, journalist and author Lezlie Lowe joins Chip to unpack how access to restrooms reveals deeper truths about gender equity, public health, dignity, and who cities are really designed for—offering a fresh way to see the everyday infrastructure we rarely stop to think about.