The urbanism for the rest of Us Kotkin, Joel 1952- creator text bibliography ilu 2016 monographic eng

print

312 pages ; 23 cm "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benefits of decentralized, family-friendly alternatives, Kotkin concludes that while the word "suburbs" may be outdated, the concept is certainly not dead.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"-- 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? Joel Kotkin. Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-295) and index. Urbanization Urbanización Sociology, Urban Sociología urbana Urbanismo City planning Planificación de la ciudad Community development, Urban Desarrollo comunitario Urban policy Política urbana SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning HT 361 K87h 2016 307.76 9781572842168 (paperback) 1572842164 (paperback) 2015050503 DLC 160205 20230411090910.0 18963730 eng