City Controller Gifts

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

"Who's got the hammer?"

The Henderson's move to a vertical city took some getting used to.

Quality Control

"As I understand it, after this scaffolding comes down the city will be done."

'Looks like Reginald wasn't kidding when he said he's going to start urban farming on the roof...'

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

'Someone's got to do something about these pot-holes!'

'I'm afraid the cuts are beginning to bite!'

"Yes!" "Excellent!" The Daily Bug City considers pesticides ban

Monday: Next 7 exits.

New York Netherworld

'Welcome! You are now in Shambles!'

The Milky Way (Detail)

City Finance Dept: My Way/The Highway

"Is it me, or are these potholes getting worse?"

'Guess they're still fixing the street.'

City Centre Development - "...We've spent all the money on the model."

"Don't these fools realize they're violating every principle of feng-shui?"

'Of course, in the long term we're all extinct.'

'It's an idea whose time has come, Mr. Mayor -- 'drive-through traffic court'!'

Subway Thrillers

'How would I know if the coast is clear-this is the middle of London!'

'If congress regulates obscene bonuses, isn't that a violation of the first amendment?'

"Brian's been pursuing a successful career in the City for 25 years..."

'It's an idea whose time has come, Mr. Mayor -- 'drive-through traffic court'!'

'Forget it lads. We've been refused planning permission for this one!'

"Does the No. 1 stop here and does that go to Penn Station and can I get a train there to Philadelphia and then how do I get to Walnut Street?"

urban agriculture

A series of Exit signs.

"Hard to believe this was all rain forest just fifteen years ago."

Future site of Que Sera Sera.

"Local authorities are always whining on about the cost of 'affordable' housing..."