

#920
Mentioned in 23 episodes
The Death and Life of Great American Cities
Book • 1961
Published in 1961, 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' is a seminal work by Jane Jacobs that critiques the urban planning policies of the 1950s.
Jacobs argues against the modernist urban renewal practices that separated uses and led to the decline of city neighborhoods.
She advocates for dense, mixed-use development, walkable streets, and the importance of 'eyes on the street' to maintain public order.
The book emphasizes the complexity of urban life and the need for planning that prioritizes the needs and experiences of residents.
Jacobs uses her own neighborhood, Greenwich Village, as a model for a healthy and vibrant urban environment, contrasting it with the urban renewal projects championed by figures like Robert Moses.
Jacobs argues against the modernist urban renewal practices that separated uses and led to the decline of city neighborhoods.
She advocates for dense, mixed-use development, walkable streets, and the importance of 'eyes on the street' to maintain public order.
The book emphasizes the complexity of urban life and the need for planning that prioritizes the needs and experiences of residents.
Jacobs uses her own neighborhood, Greenwich Village, as a model for a healthy and vibrant urban environment, contrasting it with the urban renewal projects championed by figures like Robert Moses.
Mentioned by
























Mentioned in 23 episodes
Mentioned by 

for her observations on urban design's impact on violence rates.


Jens Ludwig

131 snips
156. A Solution to America’s Gun Problem
Mentioned by 

as an example of writers between 1955 and 1965 who wrote big, ambitious books.


David Brooks

107 snips
CNLP 740 | Overpoliticized and Undermoralized: David Brooks on the American Church, Culture, Becoming a Christian and Being Pastored By Tim Keller
Mentioned by 

when referring to Jane Jacobs's argument that eyes on the street in poor neighborhoods makes no sense under conventional wisdom.


Jens Ludwig

69 snips
John McWhorter & Jens Ludwig – The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence
Mentioned by Marc Dunkelman in the context of organic vs. planned approaches to urban development.

64 snips
Marc Dunkelman on Why Nothing Works
Mentioned by 

in relation to her book on urban planning.


Stephen West

61 snips
Episode #129 ... Gilles Deleuze pt. 5 - Difference
Mentioned by 

in relation to urban design and its impact on crime rates.


Jens Ludwig

46 snips
Why Is One Chicago Neighborhood Twice as Deadly as Another?
Mentioned by Elliot Kalan in comparison to Finkelstein's approach to urban planning.

40 snips
The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick
Referenced by 

in a discussion about urban planning and bottom-up complexity.


Conor Dougherty

38 snips
NYT Journalist Shares Why America Should Sprawl
Mentioned by 

in relation to her opposition to Robert Moses and her book critiquing urban renewal.


Roman Mars

22 snips
Roman, Elliott, and Robert Caro: Live in Conversation
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as being read alongside Hayek's 'The Fatal Conceit', criticizing top-down planning for cities.

Peter McCormack

20 snips
#090 - Lord Monckton - The NET ZERO Scam, Reform’s Rise & Thatcher’s Legacy
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as he tries to understand his own town.

Peter McCormack

13 snips
#091 - Rupert Lowe - Reform’s FAILURE, Restore's MOMENT & Westminster’s ROT
Mentioned by 

in relation to understanding variations in violence levels across similar neighborhoods.


Jens Ludwig

12 snips
How To Stop Gun Violence Before It Starts, with Jens Ludwig
Recommended by ![undefined]()

as a book about spontaneous creation in cities.

Peter McCormack

11 snips
#097 - Josh Simons - Why Politicians Must Stop Lying
Read by 

, alongside 'The Fatal Conceit', and aligned with it.


Peter McCormack

11 snips
#095 - David Starkey - Why Britain is Broken and How We Recover Liberty
Mentioned by 

as the quintessential book on urban planning.


Nicole Conlan

S3E6: The Climate Denier’s Mailbag
Recommended by 

as a classic urbanist work for understanding city issues.


Ryan Williams

Your Not-So-Lying Eyes
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

while discussing the importance of mixed-use zoning in commercial areas.

Tyler

Are the Suburbs a Soul-Crushing Abomination?
Mentioned by 

as a source of inspiration for his thoughts on community.


David Brooks

The Quest for a Moral Life
Mentioned by 

and 

in discussion of urban planning.


Andrew Yang


Yoni Appelbaum

Is the American Dream DEAD? The Real Reason You Can’t Get Ahead
Mentioned by 

when discussing urban planning and the need for long-term vision.


David McWilliams

In Praise of Cathedral Thinking