Elk Crossing is a fictional city. The problems are real.

This project began with a few cartoons, a few too many acronyms, and a deep respect for the people who keep cities running.

We’re here for the frontline folks—the ones who fix things in the rain, process 12-step approvals, and explain (again) that the budget doesn’t stretch just because someone wants it to.

Elk Crossing is a satirical city—but everything in it is based on someone’s Tuesday. Through dry humor, fake council resolutions, and possibly a mildly ambitious side project, we’re exploring new ways to celebrate the uncelebrated.

There’s more coming. And if you’ve ever sat through a 3-hour meeting about parking minimums, you might already be part of it.