SPRAWLISM

SPRAWLISM is a Newark, New Jersey-based editorial project dedicated to exploring the intersections of power and space through a feminist urbanism lens. We investigate critical issues like the climate crisis, transportation, housing, and labor, examining how these systems shape our communities and lives. Our work centers on uncovering the often-hidden dynamics of urban environments and advocating for equitable and sustainable solutions. We believe that by understanding the political and strategic nature of space, we can build more just and resilient cities for all. We are committed to fostering a vibrant community of engaged readers and supporting independent, progressive media.

At the heart of SPRAWLISM’s mission is the concept of ‘Space as a Means of Production,’ drawing inspiration from Henri Lefebvre’s theories. We recognize that space is not a neutral backdrop but a site of struggle and transformation, shaped by social, economic, and political forces.

Through our newsletter, podcasts, and investigative journalism, we aim to illuminate these dynamics and empower readers to become active participants in shaping their urban futures. We are a project of Alternative Newsweekly Foundation, partnered with Montclair State University’s Center for Cooperative Media, and part of the Tiny News Collective, dedicated to fostering a more democratic and equitable media landscape.