Contemporary Perspectives on Jane Jacobs
Reassessing the Impacts of an Urban Visionary
- 280 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Exploring Jane Jacobs's influential yet complex ideas, this book applies cross-disciplinary and transnational perspectives to her work, particularly in light of contemporary challenges posed by globalization and deregulation in urban planning. Contributors emphasize the need to adapt and contextualize her principles rather than adhere strictly to them, offering fresh insights into how her legacy can inform modern urban issues.