How It Works (and Why It Doesn’t)
by Rocco PendolaHow It Works (and Why It Doesn’t)
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Essays about cities, systems, and everyday life as they actually work
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- Clear, story-driven essays about cities, urban life, and the systems shaping everyday experience.
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- Ongoing reflections on cities, urban planning, culture, and how the built environment shapes daily life.
- Writing that connects policy, design, and lived experience.
- Deeper essays that explore how systems actually function on the ground.
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About Rocco Pendola
I live and work full-time in Spain, where I write about life abroad, cities, and investing and personal finance. I’m no longer a U.S. resident. I am based entirely in the EU. Using em dashes since 2005.
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