04142cam a2200553 i 4500 118422 118422 18963730 BJBSDDR 20230411090910.0 a|||||r|||| 00| 0 ta 160205s2016 ilu b 001 0 eng 2015050503 9781572842168 (paperback) 1572842164 (paperback) DLC eng DLC rda DLC eng pcc HT 361 K87h 2016 307.76 Kotkin, Joel, 27051 1952- The human city : urbanism for the rest of Us / Joel Kotkin. Chicago : An Agate Imprint, B2 Books, 2016. 312 pages ; 23 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-295) and index. What is a city for? The importance of everyday life The problem with megacities Inside the "glamour zone" Post-familial places The case for dispersion How should we live? "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benefits of decentralized, family-friendly alternatives, Kotkin concludes that while the word "suburbs" may be outdated, the concept is certainly not dead.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"-- Provided by publisher. "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"-- Provided by publisher. Urbanization. Urbanización 4617 Sociology, Urban. Sociología urbana 9717 Urbanismo 4616 City planning. Planificación de la ciudad 28159 Community development, Urban. Desarrollo comunitario 5684 Urban policy. Política urbana 9716 SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography. bisacsh POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development. bisacsh ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning. bisacsh 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg lcc BK 0 0 lcc 0 0 CS BJB BJB CS 2023-01-11 0 HT 361 K87h 2016 00000163123 2023-01-11 00:00:00 1 2023-01-11 BK