TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kotkin,Joel
TI  - The human city: urbanism for the rest of us 
SN  - 9781572841727
U1  - 307.76 KO HU 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Chicago
PB  - B2 Books
KW  - Urbanization
KW  - Sociology, Urban
KW  - City planning
KW  - Community development, Urban
KW  - Urban policy
KW  - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Urban
KW  - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography
KW  - POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development
KW  - ARCHITECTURE / Urban & Land Use Planning
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-295) and index
N2  - "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benefits of decentralized, family-friendly alternatives, Kotkin concludes that while the word "suburbs" may be outdated, the concept is certainly not dead.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"
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