Category: Book Review
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Empathic Design
Book Review Can empathy change the way we design our cities? This compelling question drives a 2024 Booked on Planning podcast episode, where we delve into the world of empathic urban planning with Elgin Cleckley, author of “Empathic Design: Perspectives on Creating Inclusive Spaces.” Elgin’s insights detail how empathy in design transcends aesthetics, focusing on…
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Mutlisolving: Stocks
Stocks are basically anything that can be measured or counted, such as a fleet of buses or a pond. An example of an important stock in the world is the level of CO2 in the atmosphere which is steading filling at an ever increasing rate. In Chapter 2 of Elizabeth Sawin’s book Multisolving, she introduces…
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Beyond Greenways
Book Review Walking is more than a mode of transportation or exercise; it binds the fabric of communities, a thread that weaves through the collective experience of city dwellers. In a 2024 Booked on Planning podcast episode, we talked with Robert Searns, author of “Beyond Greenways.” Searns discussed the multifaceted benefits of walkable cities, the…
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Understanding Multisolving in Complex Systems
Multisolving is exactly as it sounds, its a way to solve multiple problems by approaching an issue with the understanding that it is part of a complex interconnected system. This method is discussed in detail by Elizabeth Sawin in her book Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World. What I love about her book…
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Dark PR
Book Review In a recent episode of the Booked on Planning podcast, author Grant Ennis, discussed his book “Dark PR: How Corporate Disinformation Undermines Our Health and the Environment.” The book focuses on the world of corporate disinformation and its profound impact on public perception and political actions. Ennis exposes the sophisticated strategies that corporations…
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Brave New Home
Book Review The way we live and the spaces we call home have been constantly evolving, yet one truth remains: housing is not just about structures; it’s about communities, economies, and the very fabric of society. The latest episode of the Booked on Planning podcast presents an engaging conversation with author Diana Lind, who offers…
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The Bicycle City
Book Review In our May podcast episode, we talk about sustainable urban development via the bicycle with Dan Piatkowski, author of “Bicycle City: Riding the Bike Boom to a Brighter Future.” The episode provides a comprehensive look at the cycling revolution that’s poised to transform mid-sized cities like Lincoln, Nebraska, and the growing influence of…
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The Fight to Save the Town
Book Review In an era where the narrative of urban decay often overshadows tales of recovery, a recent podcast episode featuring Michelle Wild Anderson offers a refreshing counter-narrative. Anderson, author of “The Fight to Save the Town: Reimagining Discarded America,” shares a compelling account of resilience and renewal in America’s most overlooked towns. This episode…
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Rural Renaissance
Book Review The March 12th episode of Booked on Planning featured author Michelle Moore, an advocate for sustainable energy solutions in rural America who recently published Rural Renaissance. Moore shared her wealth of knowledge on the subject, emphasizing the vital role that rural cooperatives and public power companies play in rejuvenating America’s heartland. With a…
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The American Urbanist
Book Review It is nearly impossible to make it out of a planning program without learning about William Hollingsworth Whyte and his influence on urban design. He studied the intricate weave of social interactions in public spaces which formed the core of a fascinating discussion with author Richard Rein in the latest Booked on Planning…
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