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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.

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Mentioned in 23 episodes

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Jens Ludwig
for her observations on urban design's impact on violence rates.
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156. A Solution to America’s Gun Problem
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Jens Ludwig
when referring to Jane Jacobs's argument that eyes on the street in poor neighborhoods makes no sense under conventional wisdom.
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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.
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Marc Dunkelman on Why Nothing Works
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Stephen West
in relation to her book on urban planning.
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Episode #129 ... Gilles Deleuze pt. 5 - Difference
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Jens Ludwig
in relation to urban design and its impact on crime rates.
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Why Is One Chicago Neighborhood Twice as Deadly as Another?
Mentioned by Elliot Kalan in comparison to Finkelstein's approach to urban planning.
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The Power Broker #8: Shiloh Frederick
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Conor Dougherty
in a discussion about urban planning and bottom-up complexity.
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NYT Journalist Shares Why America Should Sprawl
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Roman Mars
in relation to her opposition to Robert Moses and her book critiquing urban renewal.
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Roman, Elliott, and Robert Caro: Live in Conversation
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Peter McCormack
as being read alongside Hayek's 'The Fatal Conceit', criticizing top-down planning for cities.
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#090 - Lord Monckton - The NET ZERO Scam, Reform’s Rise & Thatcher’s Legacy
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Peter McCormack
as he tries to understand his own town.
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#091 - Rupert Lowe - Reform’s FAILURE, Restore's MOMENT & Westminster’s ROT
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Jens Ludwig
in relation to understanding variations in violence levels across similar neighborhoods.
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How To Stop Gun Violence Before It Starts, with Jens Ludwig
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Peter McCormack
as a book about spontaneous creation in cities.
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#097 - Josh Simons - Why Politicians Must Stop Lying
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Peter McCormack
, alongside 'The Fatal Conceit', and aligned with it.
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#095 - David Starkey - Why Britain is Broken and How We Recover Liberty
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Nicole Conlan
as the quintessential book on urban planning.
S3E6: The Climate Denier’s Mailbag
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Ryan Williams
as a classic urbanist work for understanding city issues.
Your Not-So-Lying Eyes
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Tyler
while discussing the importance of mixed-use zoning in commercial areas.
Are the Suburbs a Soul-Crushing Abomination?
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David Brooks
as a source of inspiration for his thoughts on community.
The Quest for a Moral Life
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Andrew Yang
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Yoni Appelbaum
in discussion of urban planning.
Is the American Dream DEAD? The Real Reason You Can’t Get Ahead
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David McWilliams
when discussing urban planning and the need for long-term vision.
In Praise of Cathedral Thinking

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