CityTalk Canada
Fragile Neighborhoods: A Conversation with Seth Kaplan
Oct 18, 2023
Noted academic and author Seth Kaplan joins CityTalk Canada to discuss his latest book, Fragile Neighborhoods: Repairing American Society, One Zip Code at a Time. They explore the importance of local institutions in neighborhoods, the impact of the lack of agency on society and individuals, and the need for investing in urban life and restructuring government. They also discuss anchor institutions and the upcoming event in Ottawa where they will be exploring main streets and neighborhoods.
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- The key to addressing societal problems lies in focusing on the social fabric of neighborhoods and nurturing relationships and local institutions.
- To create flourishing neighborhoods, it is crucial to prioritize institutions, encourage cross-class engagement, and empower individuals to actively contribute to their communities.
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Importance of Neighborhoods in Building Community and Resilience
In this podcast episode, Seth Kaplan, the author of 'Fixing Fragile States', emphasizes the significance of neighborhoods and local institutions in nurturing relationships and fostering community resilience. He highlights that politics and the economy are downstream from society, and the key to understanding and addressing societal problems lies in focusing on the social fabric of neighborhoods. Kaplan discusses the decline of local institutions and the need to build a society of flourishing neighborhoods. He suggests scaling sideways by thinking horizontally within and between neighborhoods, and urges governments to restructure themselves to prioritize place-based outcomes.
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