"Sacred, Safe, and Busy"

Rob's link to Tim Keller's very interesting "urban Christian" essay provides an excuse to link to some thoughts by the lovely and talented Nicole Garnett, over at Prawfsblawg, about "healthy cities" as "sacred, safe, and busy" places.  I'm also reminded of the work of MOJ-friend, Philip Bess, who writes about religion and the "new urbanism."  Here are some reactions to Keller's post, over at the Acton Institute's blog.  And, here is an announcement for what looks to be an interesting gathering, "Toward a Free and Virtuous City," sponsored by Acton.