Was 2025 Good for Cities?

​​What do the biggest stories of 2025 tell us about the state of our cities? On episode 6 of Good for Cities, host Matti Siemiatycki is joined by his brother, Elliot Siemiatycki, to reflect on a pivotal year for urban life. They explore the highs and lows shaping cities faced in 2025, from falling crime rates and congestion pricing to deepening housing challenges, strained transit systems, and the growing impact of fires and fiscal pressures. The conversation looks at how policy choices, cultural moments, and political interference are reshaping city life, and what these trends might mean for cities in 2026.