Sun-Young Park

Sun-Young Park, an Assistant Professor at George Mason University, discusses her book on postrevolutionary Paris, emphasizing the ties between architecture and public health. She reveals how early urban designs aimed to instill vigor in individuals and the French national identity. Park highlights the role of military gymnasia and recreational spaces in shaping societal ideals of health and citizenship. She further explores the complexities of romanticism and disability in urban settings, challenging traditional narratives about urban modernity.