A City is Not a Computer, Other Urban Intelligences
Other Urban Intelligencies
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Shannon Mattern's "A City Is Not a Computer" challenges the dominant computational model of urban planning and design.
The book argues that reducing cities to data-driven algorithms overlooks the rich tapestry of local knowledge, indigenous wisdom, and community experiences.
Mattern explores alternative ways of understanding urban intelligence, drawing on diverse fields like urban studies, data science, and media studies.
She highlights the crucial role of institutions like public libraries in preserving and fostering urban knowledge.
Ultimately, the book advocates for a more inclusive and nuanced approach to urban development that values diverse forms of knowledge and community participation.
The book argues that reducing cities to data-driven algorithms overlooks the rich tapestry of local knowledge, indigenous wisdom, and community experiences.
Mattern explores alternative ways of understanding urban intelligence, drawing on diverse fields like urban studies, data science, and media studies.
She highlights the crucial role of institutions like public libraries in preserving and fostering urban knowledge.
Ultimately, the book advocates for a more inclusive and nuanced approach to urban development that values diverse forms of knowledge and community participation.
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Shannon Mattern, "A City Is Not a Computer: Other Urban Intelligences" (Princeton UP, 2021)
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Shannon Mattern, "A City Is Not a Computer: Other Urban Intelligences" (Princeton UP, 2021)
