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“Once upon a time the general problem of the City Chaotic looked so simple. Boulevards and civic monuments were going to create the City Beautiful. After that proved insufficient, regional plans were to create the City Sensible. These proved unacceptable and now we are struggling, sometimes it seems at the expense of everything else, to improvise the City Traversible.”

Book:Vital Little Plans: The Short Works of Jane Jacobs

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Vital Little Plans: The Short Works of Jane Jacobs

This volume gathers a selection of shorter pieces by Jane Jacobs, spanning her career from the 1930s to the early 2000s. It includes previously uncollected articles, lectures, and correspondence that complement her major works like The Death and Life of Great American Cities. The pieces explore themes such as urban planning, grassroots activism, the ethics of development, and the intricate social and economic dynamics of neighborhoods. The collection offers insight into Jacobs's evolving thinking and her advocacy for organic, people-centered urban environments. more

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Jane Jacobs

Jane Jacobs, an American journalist and urban theorist, was born on May 4, 1916, and passed away on April 25, 2006. She is renowned for her profound insights into urban life and her unique perspectives on urban planning. Her book, 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities,' had a revolutionary impact on modern urban planning. more

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Book:Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken By War

Source: Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken By War

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Book:Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken By War

Source: Among You: The Extraordinary True Story of a Soldier Broken By War

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Author:Kevin B. MacDonald

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