Fantastical tales of canceled freeways, comprehensive transportation, a new innovative planning structure and “Estidama” (Arabic for sustainability), use of traditional materials and long range planning with cultural sensitivities.

Can leadership succeed, premised upon utopian goals?

What are the ongoing lessons for the Seattle region?

Are we still able to “Make no little plans…”?

Or is there an underside to fantastical urban reinvention?