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Mentioned in 17 episodes

Paved Paradise

How Parking Explains the World

Book • 2023

In 'Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World,' Henry Grabar provides a detailed and engaging account of the role parking plays in shaping American urban environments.

The book covers the history and politics of parking, from post-war development to current reform movements, and explains how parking requirements have influenced housing costs, urban design, and the overall livability of cities.

Grabar's analysis is supported by vivid storytelling and meticulous research, making the book both informative and entertaining.

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

Rollie Williams

Mike Carruthers

Mentioned in 17 episodes

Mentioned by

Kyla Scanlon

as a book about parking lots and car culture.

Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

, introducing

Henry Grabar

who is the author.

How the YIMBYs won

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

as the book written by

Henry Grabar

about parking.

Parking is a lot

Mentioned by

Tim Harford

as the basis for this Cautionary Tales episode and recommended for listeners.

The City That Sold Itself To Wall Street

Mentioned by

Roman Mars

as a new book explaining the world through parking.

Mentioned by

Willa Paskin

as a book about the history and impact of parking.

How Books About Things That Changed the World… Changed the World

Mentioned by

Kyla Scanlon

when discussing the impact of parking on urban planning.

Fostering Financial Literacy with Kyla Scanlon

Mentioned by

Rollie Williams

as a great read with interesting parking stories.

S3E6: The Climate Denier’s Mailbag

Recommended by

Roman Mars

, mentioning it will be released next year.

Mentioned by Henry Grabar in discussion of congestion pricing and its impact on urban planning.

NYC Congestion Pricing, Stem Cell Therapy

Mentioned by

Jack Stripling

as a book about parking.

Why Parking Drives Us Mad

Mentioned by

Mike Carruthers

as the author of a book explaining the world through parking.

Why Parking is Such a Problem & How Microbes Influence Our Lives - SYSK Choice

Mentioned by

Sean Rameswaram

as the book written by

Henry Grabar

about parking.

They paved paradise

Mentioned by

Willa Paskin

as a book about the history and impact of parking.

Decoder Ring | How Books About Things That Changed the World… Changed the World

Mentioned by

Kyla Scanlon

as a book she is currently reading.

Lots More with Kyla Scanlon on the Economic Vibes

Mentioned by

Juana Summers

as a new book that argues parking is broken in the U.S. and fixing it could solve other problems.

How Parking Explains Everything

Mentioned by Megan as an eye-opening book about the waste of space and expense of parking.

Parking Reformer Stories of Action and Impact

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