>[!citation] >McReynolds, J. (2022, December 8). Understanding Tokyo's land use: The power of microspaces. *Mercatus Center at George Mason University*. https://www.mercatus.org/research/working-papers/understanding-tokyos-land-use-power-microspaces >[!abstract] >Tokyo’s low crime rates, world-leading transportation network, and affordable rents make it one of the world’s most livable cities. Despite its incredible size, the city is also home to a large number of microspaces, which range from tens of thousands of cozy microbars and restaurants to tiny mom-and-pop shops that occupy the ground floors of many row houses. In "Understanding Tokyo’s Land Use: The Power of Microspaces", Joe McReynolds considers the lessons that the city can (and cannot) provide for American urban policy.