Conversations with Tyler Alain Bertaud on Cities, Markets, and People
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Sep 25, 2019 Alain Bertaud, a leading urbanist and author of *Order Without Design*, discusses the critical relationship between city planning and market forces. He argues that ignoring markets leads to poorly designed urban spaces. Bertaud shares insights on public transportation in the Moscow subway, reflects on the messy charm of cities, and critiques rent control policies in Dublin. He also envisions new urban developments, suggesting that the future of cities may hinge on adapting to cultural narratives and technological changes.
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People-Centric Infrastructure
- Infrastructure should serve people, not be an end goal.
- Consider people's needs before infrastructure.
Airbnb's Disruptive Influence
- Airbnb's impact on cities requires careful examination.
- Unregulated Airbnb can create unfair competition, displacing residents and harming the city's essence.
Gentrification and Density
- Depopulation in city cores isn't always literal population decline.
- Gentrification often reduces density, with fewer people occupying larger spaces.
