Archive: Scott Beyer
Scott Beyer is a Catalyst Columnist Fellow on a 1.5-year research project through the Global South for Catalyst’s Market Urbanism Around the World series. He is the owner of Market Urbanism Report, a media company that advances free-market city policy. He is also an urban affairs journalist who writes regular columns for Forbes, Governing Magazine, HousingOnline.com, and Catalyst. Follow him on Twitter: @marketurbanist.
Full Biography and Publications
Full Biography and Publications
“Zona Francas”: A Step Towards Latin American Freedom
The region’s trade-focused SEZs should take a further step and deregulate land use.
Latin America: A Transit Success Story
Cities there have systems that are more innovative, efficient and well-used than the U.S.
Barrios Tropicales: The Making of Green Neighborhoods
In Latin America, a mix of public and private investment has created tropical urban settings.
The Darien Gap Tragedy
The one unclosed gap in the route from North to South America is hazardous and economically costly.
Panama City’s Success: A Product of Trade and Liberalization
The city's success is a testament to free markets and openness to trade
Honduras’ Charter City Experiment
The ZEDE law passed by the impoverished Central American nation can become a model for the charter city movement, but only if not upended by a hostile government.
The Folly of Urban Planning in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's “Opportunity District” plan shows the flaws of trying to predict where growth happens
Latin American Cities Are Underrated
It's clear why many with the option to work remotely are choosing Mexico City as their new home
Private Buses Can Be Competitive
With high gas prices, private buses should be competitive. Deregulation can make them more so.
Autonomous Trucks Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Companies have said autonomous trucks are coming for years. What is the holdup?
How Cities Can Anticipate the E-commerce Boom
Online shopping continues to grow in importance