The Human City : txt urbanism for the rest of us. /
Kotkin, Joel,
The Human City : urbanism for the rest of us. / txt Joel Kotkin. - 312 p. 23 cm book
Index
Contents:
Introduction 1 --
Chapter 1 What is a city for? 5 --
Chapter 2 The importance of Everyday life 19 --
Chapter 3 The problem with megacities 49 --
Chapter 4 Inside the “Glamour Zone” 79 --
Chapter 5 Post familial places 111 --
Chapter 6 The case for dispersion 141 --
Chapter 7 How should we live? 169 --
Acknowledgements 203 --
Bibliography 207 --
Endnotes 263 --
Index 297 --
"In The Human City, internationally recognized urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high density, "pack-and-stack" strategies. By exploring the economic, social, and environmental benefits of decentralized, family friendly alternatives, Kotkin concludes that while the word "suburbs" may be outdated, the concept is certainly not dead. Aside from those wealthy enough to own spacious urban homes, people forced into high density development must accept crowded living conditions and limited privacy, thus degrading their quality of life. Dispersion, Kotkin argues, provides a chance to build a more sustainable, "human scale" urban environment. After pondering the purpose of a city and the social, political, economic, and aesthetic characteristics that are associated with urban living Kotkin explores the problematic realities of today's megacities and the importance of families, neighborhoods, and local communities, arguing that these considerations must guide the way we shape our urban landscapes. He then makes the case for dispersion and explores communities (dynamic small cities, redeveloped urban neighborhoods, and more) that are already providing viable, decentralized alternatives to ultra dense urban cores. The Human City lays out a vision of urbanism that is both family friendly and flexible. It describes a future where people, aided by technology, are freed from the constraints of small spaces and impossibly high real estate prices. While Kotkin does not call for low-density development per se, he does advocate for a greater range of options for people to live the way they want at various stages of their lives. We are building cities without thinking about the people who live in them, argues The Human City. It's time to change our approach to one that is centered on human values" -- "Urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high-density strategies and instead advocates for "smart suburbs" that take advantage of new technologies, family-friendly policies, and sustainable planning" --
9781572841727 (hardback) 9781572842168
2015050503
Urbanization.
Sociology, Urban.
City planning.
Community development, Urban.
Urban policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development.
ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning.
HT361 / K686 2016
307.76
The Human City : urbanism for the rest of us. / txt Joel Kotkin. - 312 p. 23 cm book
Index
Contents:
Introduction 1 --
Chapter 1 What is a city for? 5 --
Chapter 2 The importance of Everyday life 19 --
Chapter 3 The problem with megacities 49 --
Chapter 4 Inside the “Glamour Zone” 79 --
Chapter 5 Post familial places 111 --
Chapter 6 The case for dispersion 141 --
Chapter 7 How should we live? 169 --
Acknowledgements 203 --
Bibliography 207 --
Endnotes 263 --
Index 297 --
"In The Human City, internationally recognized urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high density, "pack-and-stack" strategies. By exploring the economic, social, and environmental benefits of decentralized, family friendly alternatives, Kotkin concludes that while the word "suburbs" may be outdated, the concept is certainly not dead. Aside from those wealthy enough to own spacious urban homes, people forced into high density development must accept crowded living conditions and limited privacy, thus degrading their quality of life. Dispersion, Kotkin argues, provides a chance to build a more sustainable, "human scale" urban environment. After pondering the purpose of a city and the social, political, economic, and aesthetic characteristics that are associated with urban living Kotkin explores the problematic realities of today's megacities and the importance of families, neighborhoods, and local communities, arguing that these considerations must guide the way we shape our urban landscapes. He then makes the case for dispersion and explores communities (dynamic small cities, redeveloped urban neighborhoods, and more) that are already providing viable, decentralized alternatives to ultra dense urban cores. The Human City lays out a vision of urbanism that is both family friendly and flexible. It describes a future where people, aided by technology, are freed from the constraints of small spaces and impossibly high real estate prices. While Kotkin does not call for low-density development per se, he does advocate for a greater range of options for people to live the way they want at various stages of their lives. We are building cities without thinking about the people who live in them, argues The Human City. It's time to change our approach to one that is centered on human values" -- "Urbanist Joel Kotkin challenges the conventional urban-planning wisdom that favors high-density strategies and instead advocates for "smart suburbs" that take advantage of new technologies, family-friendly policies, and sustainable planning" --
9781572841727 (hardback) 9781572842168
2015050503
Urbanization.
Sociology, Urban.
City planning.
Community development, Urban.
Urban policy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development.
ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning.
HT361 / K686 2016
307.76