| Modernist architecture has been a fixture of Nordic cities, but not everyone is a fan. Among its fiercest detractors are members of Architectural Uprising, a social movement made up of citizen design critics who have been pushing back against the "continued uglification" of buildings in favor of more traditional Scandinavian styles. Boasting more than 100,000 followers across some 40 different branches in the region, the group serves as a significant platform for those who assert that the public ought to have a voice in the design of their built environments. And they've proven influential — sometimes enough to force architects back to the drawing board. Today on CityLab: A Nordic Revolt Against 'Ugly' Modern Architecture -Linda Poon Musk's X Sign a Distraction for San Francisco Mayor Breed
A large, flashing "X" sign on Market Street marked the end of Twitter and its bird branding. It also represented a struggle by Mayor London Breed to get the social network's owner, Elon Musk, to follow city laws. A Trump-Era Push to Promote Classical Architecture Is Back
A GOP bill in Congress would make traditional design the preferred national style, pushing architecture further into the partisan arena. Justin Trudeau Is Shifting Some of the Blame for Eye-Popping Housing Costs in Canada
The prime minister blamed high interest rates and inaction by other levels of government, signaling a more defensive tone on an issue where his main political rival has hit him hard. | 
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