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Mentioned in 20 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.
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Mentioned in 20 episodes
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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.
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
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David Brooks as an example of writers between 1955 and 1965 who wrote big, ambitious books.
David Brooks as an example of writers between 1955 and 1965 who wrote big, ambitious books.
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CNLP 740 | Overpoliticized and Undermoralized: David Brooks on the American Church, Culture, Becoming a Christian and Being Pastored By Tim Keller
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
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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Roman Mars in relation to her opposition to Robert Moses and her book critiquing urban renewal.
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
Mentioned by Peter McCormack as being read alongside Hayek's 'The Fatal Conceit', criticizing top-down planning for cities.
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Mentioned by Jens Ludwig in relation to understanding variations in violence levels across similar neighborhoods.
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
Mentioned by Marshall Kosloff as a book he should have read, highlighting a contradiction in her views on urban reform.
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Mentioned by Mary Portas in the context of the importance of human connection and community in urban environments.
Mary Portas - How To Stop Living A Life That Isn't True To You
