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The Human City: Urbanism for the Rest of Us

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk challenging conventional urban planning strategies and proposing a decentralized, sustainable alternative to high-density cities. Delve into topics such as urbanism, media culture, suburbanization, innovation, millennial trends, inequality, poverty, and the impact of billionaires on urban development. Examine the evolution of cities across different eras, from Greenwich Village to modern megacities, and consider the unique challenges faced by developing countries. Engage with audience questions and expert insights from Steven Wicks and George Faul, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the complex issues shaping urban areas worldwide.

Syllabus

Introduction
UrbanISM
Media Culture
High Density
Suburbs
Innovation
Millennials
Inequality
Poverty
Billionaires
Greenwich Village
Different kinds of cities
Living in any era
Megacities
Developing Countries
Audience Question
Steven Wicks
George Faulk
Urban Areas

Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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