For the Love of Cities

For the Love of Cities

The mutual love affair between people and their place is one of the most powerful influences in our lives, yet rarely thought of in terms of a relationship. As cities begin thinking of themselves as engaged in a relationship with their citizens, and citizens begin to consider their emotional connections with their places, we open up new possibilities in community, social and economic development by including the most powerful of motivatorsâ€”the human heartâ€”in our toolkit of city-making.

The book explores what makes cities lovable, what motivates ordinary citizens to do extraordinary things for their places and how some cities, such as New Orleans, Detroit, and Cleveland are using that energy to fill in the gaps that â€œofficialâ€ city makers have left as resources have disappeared. Meet those amazing people who are truly â€œin loveâ€ with their cities and learn how they are key to the future development of our communities.
Country USA
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-03-01
Format Kindle eBook

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