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Alex Krieger

    Alex Krieger is a Professor in Practice of Urban Design at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, recognized for his exceptional teaching. His work delves into the core principles of urban design and planning, offering crucial insights for cities and their leadership. As a principal at a global firm and a frequent advisor to mayors, Krieger's expertise shapes the discourse on urban development and its thoughtful implementation.

    City on a Hill
    • 2019

      City on a Hill

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.9(80)Add rating

      From the pilgrims to Las Vegas, hippie communes to the smart city, utopianism has shaped American landscapes. The Puritan small town was the New Jerusalem. Thomas Jefferson dreamed of rational farm grids. Reformers tackled slums through crusades of civic architecture. To understand American space, Alex Krieger looks to the drama of utopian ideals.

      City on a Hill