Kevin Buchanan is a born-and-raised Texan who grew up in the tiny town of Brock, about 30-some-odd miles west of Fort Worth. He moved to the big city in 2000, and lives downtown in an old department store looking out over Sundance Square.

He found his calling by reading “Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream” by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Jeff Speck. Through his work at Fort Worthology, Kevin has become one of the biggest advocates in Fort Worth for the New Urbanism, and works tirelessly to promote pedestrian friendliness, smart urban design, and central city redevelopment, and to put an end to Fort Worth’s suburban sprawl. He is also a major advocate of transit, pushing constantly for a modern streetcar system for the city as well as additional commuter rail lines.

Kevin is fascinated by architecture, and knows way more than he should about virtually every building in and around downtown. He’s also an accomplished urban photographer, and is a constant fixture in the Fort Worth South Arts Goggle. Fort Worth history also fascinates him, and he’s got a story for every block.

Beyond that, Kevin enjoys reading, writing, his eclectic tastes in music, and watching BBC Top Gear and Mystery Science Theater 3000. He’s also a ’30s/’40s vintage aficionado, and is never seen without one of his distinctive Akubra fedoras. He’s often seen at Spiral Diner, Lili’s, Sammy’s, the Flying Saucer, and the Four Star Coffee Bar, and loves to chat with readers.