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The late twentieth century was the age of economic globalization. The first part of the twenty-first century will be the age of the city, the urban age. For the first time in the history of humanity, more than half of the earth's population is living in urban areas. Questions regarding the shape, size, density and distribution of the city have become increasingly complex and politicized, and the impact of the built environment on social inclusion and quality of life are at the forefront of discussions about urban planning. These are the issues that have led to the creation of The Urban Age Project, a network of organizations, individuals and research projects that focus on sustainable development in the world's cities. The project gathered a group of internationally renowned professionals for six conferences held in six international cities - New York, Shanghai, London, Mexico City, Johannesburg and Berlin - to discuss the future of the contemporary urban environment. The conferences offered a platform from which to discuss how architects, urbanists and politicians should plan infrastructure and development without constraining growth and promote a better social and economic life. This book is the result of the discussions and extensive research produced for these conferences. The research is clearly presented alongside informative texts written by some of the greatest professionals in the field of architecture, urbanism, economics and politics, including Richard Sennett, Saskia Sassens, Rem Koolhaas, Deyan Sudjic and Ricky Burdett, and is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and statistics. The book is produced in close collaboration with the London School of Economics to ensure that all the information presented is accurate and reliable, and the accessible design ensures that this book will become the essential reference tool for everyone involved in urban planning and development.
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The late twentieth century was the age of economic globalization. The first part of the twenty-first century will be the age of the city, the urban age. For the first time in the history of humanity, more than half of the earth's population is living in urban areas. Questions regarding the shape, size, density and distribution of the city have become increasingly complex and politicized, and the impact of the built environment on social inclusion and quality of life are at the forefront of discussions about urban planning. These are the issues that have led to the creation of The Urban Age Project, a network of organizations, individuals and research projects that focus on sustainable development in the world's cities. The project gathered a group of internationally renowned professionals for six conferences held in six international cities - New York, Shanghai, London, Mexico City, Johannesburg and Berlin - to discuss the future of the contemporary urban environment. The conferences offered a platform from which to discuss how architects, urbanists and politicians should plan infrastructure and development without constraining growth and promote a better social and economic life.This book is the result of the discussions and extensive research produced for these conferences. The research is clearly presented alongside informative texts written by some of the greatest professionals in the field of architecture, urbanism, economics and politics, including Richard Sennett, Saskia Sassens, Rem Koolhaas, Deyan Sudjic and Ricky Burdett, and is richly illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and statistics. The book is produced in close collaboration with the London School of Economics to ensure that all the information presented is accurate and reliable, and the accessible design ensures that this book will become the essential reference tool for everyone involved in urban planning and development.
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Nice volume around recent trends in global urbanization.
9. März 2010
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Compiling the materials from the Urban Age Project lecture series, it offers a compendium of most of the London School of Economics' urban thinking of the last decade. It has some shortcomings, but ultimately offers a nice emphasis on urban environments as a complex compendium of physical and social entities with an emphasis on density analysis, and surely represents a particular and influential discourse.
I would like to clarify that since I graduated from one of their early programs 10 years ago this feels rather close, and I'm equally grateful for the influence it had in my thinking but also my criticism may also be part of a broader experience around how the LSE develops these intellectual explorations.
The book offers an interesting and important approach to the notion that an urban shift in population is the defining trend of our age. A series of takes on world cities that were the focus of the lectures articulates half of the book with some interesting pieces, although the choice and representation of these enclaves could be questioned, and surely there are some glaring omissions that would add a much needed depth to the debate.
A collection of short essays representing some issues follows. While there is some interesting material it feels a bit perfunctory with a list of usual suspects and little debate. Likewise the final sections on interventions and positions feel like a brief collection of case studies that barely illustrate with enough depth what the project tries to get at.
However the book works well as in introduction, or expansion for some readers, to offer a common ground in important contemporary urban issues. Depth is what one will not find here, but to be fair it may not be what they had in mind, and as an introduction it is hefty enough. Maybe too hefty for something that feels at time like a perfunctory compilation. But on a personal level I feel that much has not changed and where the volume lacks the most is in offering an actual critical arena, or the tools to expand a debate that by its own nature feels often too controlled and predictable.
I would like to clarify that since I graduated from one of their early programs 10 years ago this feels rather close, and I'm equally grateful for the influence it had in my thinking but also my criticism may also be part of a broader experience around how the LSE develops these intellectual explorations.
The book offers an interesting and important approach to the notion that an urban shift in population is the defining trend of our age. A series of takes on world cities that were the focus of the lectures articulates half of the book with some interesting pieces, although the choice and representation of these enclaves could be questioned, and surely there are some glaring omissions that would add a much needed depth to the debate.
A collection of short essays representing some issues follows. While there is some interesting material it feels a bit perfunctory with a list of usual suspects and little debate. Likewise the final sections on interventions and positions feel like a brief collection of case studies that barely illustrate with enough depth what the project tries to get at.
However the book works well as in introduction, or expansion for some readers, to offer a common ground in important contemporary urban issues. Depth is what one will not find here, but to be fair it may not be what they had in mind, and as an introduction it is hefty enough. Maybe too hefty for something that feels at time like a perfunctory compilation. But on a personal level I feel that much has not changed and where the volume lacks the most is in offering an actual critical arena, or the tools to expand a debate that by its own nature feels often too controlled and predictable.
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A Picture Book with Real Substance
18. April 2009
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
I had great expectations for this book and they were fulfilled. Beyond the outstanding visual communication I was pleased to find myself fully reading the written portions and valuing them. The writing was not just fluff and filler. Thank you for advancing my knowledge and producing a wonderful addition to my library.
- Steve
- Steve
1 von 1 Kunden fanden die folgende Rezension hilfreich
great data and comparison
4. März 2009
Format:Gebundene Ausgabe
The best part of the book is its data resource. When they compare the 6 mega cities with good graphic data, the result is really compelling. I sent this book as a gift to my boss, also recommend to my Chinese colleagues. Hope next edition could make a smaller one so it's easier to carry and read.
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