This is the first chapter of a book I've read just before the summer. I highly, highly encourage anyone who found this article to go read that book (Amazon for the lazy). I really liked it because it explores the intersection between urban planning and technology and Townsend doesn't shy away from criticism.
edit: rob05c, are you aware that what used to be personal tags now doesn't register as two tags? I.e. my post should pop up in #technology as well as #technology.veen #bugski
edit2: accidental shoutout to rd95. My bad.