Organic Growth vs. Planned Development in Cities

The chapter explores the contrast between the organic growth of cities and the post-World War II planned development approach, emphasizing the importance of incremental growth for neighborhood resilience. It discusses the challenges of maintaining large housing developments built all at once and the consequences of neglecting maintenance, leading to neighborhood decline. The tensions between YIMBYism and NIMBYism in housing development advocacy are also examined, highlighting the need for a nuanced, bottom-up approach to urban planning.