Summary of Jane Jacobs's The Death and Life of Great American Cities
(2024)
By:
IRB Media
Nonfiction
eBook
Details
PUBLISHED
[United States] : IRB, 2024
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DESCRIPTION
1 online resource
ISBN/ISSN
9798350068672 MWT16579610, 16579610
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES
Get the Summary of Jane Jacobs's The Death and Life of Great American Cities in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Jane Jacobs' "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" examines the complex social and urban fabric of cities, emphasizing the importance of vibrant streets, diverse communities, and local self-governance. She critiques the failures of urban renewal, which often exacerbates safety and community issues by misunderstanding the role of public spaces and informal surveillance. Jacobs highlights the significance of "eyes on the street," where businesses and pedestrian activity contribute to safety and community trust
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