Tag: development
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Turf War
Book Review The fight to protect urban neighborhoods from overwhelming development is a topic that resonates widely, especially in dense metropolitan areas. In an episode of Booked On Planning, we cover the fight recounted in Steven Robinson’s book “Turf War: How a Band of Activists Saved New York from Donald Trump’s Masterpiece.” The narrative recounts…
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The Exploding Metropolis
Book Review Despite how it may appear, in the 1950’s when the car was starting to take over the city, there were people concerned. William Whyte Jr., along with Francis Bello, Symour Freedgood, Daniel Seligman, and the famous Jane Jacobs each wrote a chapter to contribute to the book The Exploding Metropolis. Their topics ranged from designing…
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The Planning Lady 