Kotkin, Joel

The Human City

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ISBN 13:
9781572842168
author:
Kotkin, Joel
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Agate B2
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
139 mm X 215 mm
Genre:
21.34 x 13.97 x 2.29 centimetres, Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, Urban Planning,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.86

Description

The Human City challenges conventional urban-planning wisdom by exploring the benefits of decentralized, family-friendly alternatives to high-density development. Joel Kotkin argues that dispersion provides a chance to build more sustainable, human-scale urban environments. Kotkin examines the social, political, economic, and aesthetic characteristics associated with urban living, highlighting the importance of families, neighborhoods, and local communities in shaping our urban landscapes. He makes the case for dispersion and presents examples of dynamic small cities, redeveloped urban neighborhoods, and other communities that offer viable alternatives to ultra-dense urban cores. By advocating for a greater range of options for people to live the way they want at various stages of their lives, Kotkin seeks to create cities that prioritize the needs of those who live in them.

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