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The death and life of great American cities
Jane Jacobs · 1961 · 524 pages
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Jane Jacobs fundamentally challenges the way we think about urban planning, criticizing the modernist approaches that destroyed vibrant neighborhoods in the name of "progress." With sharp observation and passionate arguments, she demonstrates how living cities thrive through diversity, mixed land use, and the appropriation of public space.
This groundbreaking work remains deeply relevant, offering insights into how to create and preserve cities that truly work for the people who inhabit them.
Book details
| Author | Jane Jacobs |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Death and Life of Great American Cities |
| Year of publication | 1961 |
| Pages | 524 |
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