Wonder City ? How to Reclaim Human?Scale Urban Life
How to Reclaim Human-Scale Urban Life
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Product details:
- Edition number 1
- Publisher ME ? Fordham University Press
- Date of Publication 6 May 2025
- Number of Volumes Print PDF
- ISBN 9781531508180
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages384 pages
- Size 357x172x146 mm
- Weight 668 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 72 b/w illustrations 700
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Reimagining our cities for a sustainable and human-centric future
In her groundbreaking book Wonder City, Lynn Ellsworth delves deep into the heart of modern urban life, casting a critical eye on the transformative changes sweeping through cities like New York. This compelling journey into the world of urban development goes beyond the usual narrative, serving as a passionate call to action that encourages readers to actively participate in shaping the future of their cities.
Ellsworth expertly navigates through complex themes such as affordable housing, urban planning, historic preservation, and architecture. With a focus on major cities undergoing significant transformations, Wonder City offers an insightful examination of the challenges and opportunities that define contemporary urban life.
At the core of this engaging narrative is a striking critique of the real estate industry?s influence over urban landscapes. Ellsworth reveals how historic and culturally rich urban settings are increasingly being overshadowed by the rise of impersonal glass towers, a trend she argues is driven by the industry?s grip on politicians and technocrats. This analysis is both eye-opening and unsettling, shedding light on the forces reshaping our urban environments.
Wonder City is more than a critique, however. Ellsworth provides a pragmatic blueprint for revitalizing urban spaces. She champions the need for affordable housing, sustainable urban planning, and architecture that respects and enhances the human experience. Her arguments challenge the prevailing economic theories behind housing supply and question the architectural ideologies that often justify the demolition of historic urban assets.
This book is an essential read for urban planners, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of urban living. Ellsworth?s clear, accessible insights into complex issues make Wonder City a vital contribution to the discourse on urban development, appealing to a broad audience that cares about the dynamics and future of city life.
