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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.

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Mentioned in 17 episodes

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Kyla Scanlon
as a book about parking lots and car culture.
69 snips
Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media
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Sean Rameswaram
, introducing
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Henry Grabar
who is the author.
59 snips
How the YIMBYs won
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Sean Rameswaram
as the book written by
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Henry Grabar
about parking.
36 snips
Parking is a lot
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Roman Mars
as a new book explaining the world through parking.
22 snips
Paved Paradise
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Tim Harford
as the basis for this Cautionary Tales episode and recommended for listeners.
21 snips
The City That Sold Itself To Wall Street
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Willa Paskin
as a book about the history and impact of parking.
19 snips
How Books About Things That Changed the World… Changed the World
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Kyla Scanlon
when discussing the impact of parking on urban planning.
16 snips
Fostering Financial Literacy with Kyla Scanlon
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Roman Mars
, mentioning it will be released next year.
13 snips
First Errand
Mentioned by Henry Grabar in discussion of congestion pricing and its impact on urban planning.
NYC Congestion Pricing, Stem Cell Therapy
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Rollie Williams
as a great read with interesting parking stories.
S3E6: The Climate Denier’s Mailbag
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Jack Stripling
as a book about parking.
Why Parking Drives Us Mad
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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
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Sean Rameswaram
as the book written by
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Henry Grabar
about parking.
They paved paradise
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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
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Kyla Scanlon
as a book she is currently reading.
Lots More with Kyla Scanlon on the Economic Vibes
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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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