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A New Way of Looking at and Dealing with Our Radically Changing Cities and Count

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Cities are changing rapidly, and the ways we have traditionally thought about and dealt with them are no longer working. A new book, The New City, offers a fresh perspective on how to understand and shape our cities in the 21st century.

The author, Douglas Kelbaugh, is an architect and urban planner who has spent decades studying and working in cities around the world. In The New City, he argues that we need to rethink the way we think about cities if we want to create places that are livable, sustainable, and equitable.

The Experience of Place: A New Way of Looking at and Dealing With our Radically Changing Cities and Count ryside

by Tony Hiss

4.8 out of 5

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One of the most important things that Kelbaugh argues is that we need to stop thinking of cities as static objects and start thinking of them as dynamic processes. Cities are constantly changing, and we need to be able to adapt to those changes if we want to keep them thriving.

Another important point that Kelbaugh makes is that we need to focus on creating cities that are for people, not for cars. Cars have dominated our cities for too long, and they have made our cities less livable, less sustainable, and less equitable.

Kelbaugh offers a number of concrete examples of how we can create cities that are more livable, sustainable, and equitable. He discusses the importance of creating walkable and bikeable neighborhoods, building affordable housing, and investing in public transportation.

The New City is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the future of cities. Kelbaugh offers a fresh perspective on how to understand and shape our cities, and he provides a number of concrete examples of how we can create cities that are better for everyone.

Here are some of the key takeaways from The New City:

Cities are constantly changing, and we need to be able to adapt to those changes if we want to keep them thriving.
We need to focus on creating cities that are for people, not for cars.
Walkable and bikeable neighborhoods, affordable housing, and public transportation are all essential to creating livable, sustainable, and equitable cities.

If you are interested in learning more about The New City, you can visit the author's website at http://www.douglaskelbaugh.com.

The Experience of Place: A New Way of Looking at and Dealing With our Radically Changing Cities and Count ryside

by Tony Hiss

4.8 out of 5