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| Publisher | Harper Wave |
| ISBN 13 | 9780062234735 |
| Book Subtitle | What Modern Science, Ancient Civilizations, and Human Nature Teach Us About the Future of Urban Life |
| Book Description | Cities are birthplaces of civilization; centers of culture, trade and progress; cauldrons of opportunity—and by 2080 will be home to 80 percent of the world’s population. As the twenty-first century progresses, metropolitan areas will bear the brunt of global megatrends such as climate change, natural resource depletion, population growth, income inequality, mass migration and education and health disparity, among many others. In The Well-Tempered City, Jonathan F. P. Rose—the man who “repairs the fabric of cities”—distills a lifetime of interdisciplinary research and firsthand experience into a five-pronged model for designing and reshaping cities with the goal of equalizing their landscape of opportunity. Drawing from the musical concept of “temperament,” Rose argues that well-tempered cities can be infused with systems that bend the arc of their development toward equality, resilience, adaptability and well-being, to achieve ever-unfolding harmony between civilization and nature. While these goals may never be fully attained, if we at least aspire to them and approach every plan and constructive step with this intention, our cities will be richer and happier. A celebration of the city and an impassioned argument for its role in addressing important issues in these volatile times, The Well-Tempered City is a well-reasoned, hopeful blueprint for a thriving metropolis—and the future. |
| Editorial Review | “Rose’s non—stop tour of the cityan in depth account of its history, theory, and practice—is exhilarating and complete, wherein compassion, Bach’s The Well–Tempered Clavier, and contemporary scientific thinking finally come to rest together. This is a hugely satisfying poem-rich in history, thought and deeply felt throughout.” (Philip Glass, composer), “Huge in ambition, grand in scope, dazzling in accomplishment. You will never look at your city, yourself or your neighbors the same way again.” (Andrew Zolli, author of Resilience), “Gathering a lifetime of learning, discovery, and understanding, Jonathan Rose has written an astonishing book: a treasure trove of knowledge about how our urban lives have evolved, interwoven with a compellingly pragmatic case for what they can be in the future. The Well-Tempered City is essential and exciting reading (Jeremy Newsum, Executive Trustee of the Grosvenor Estate Jeremy Newsum, Executive Trustee of the Grosvenor Estate Jeremy Newsum, Executive Trustee of the Grosvenor Estate) |
| About the Author | Jonathan F. P. Rose works with cities and not-for-profits to plan and build green affordable and mixed-income housing and cultural, health and educational centers. Recognized for creating communities that literally heal both residents and neighborhoods, Rose is one of the nation’s leading thinkers on the integration of environmental, social and economic solutions to the urban issues facing us today. Rose’s work as the founder of investment, development and urban planning firm The Jonathan Rose Companies has received rewards from the Urban Land Institute, American Institute of Architects, American Planning Association, National Trust for Historic Preservation and many others. With Diana Calthorpe Rose, he is cofounder of the Garrison Institute and the creator of its Climate, Mind and Behavior program. |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Author | Jonathan F. P. Rose |
| Publication Date | 30/9/2017 |
| Number of Pages | 480 |
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