The Death and Life of Great American Cities

The Death and Life of Great American Cities

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by Jane Jacobs · 1961

Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026

A 1961 critique of prevailing urban-planning policies, arguing that top-down redevelopment contributed to the decline of many American city neighborhoods. Jacobs advocates for diverse, dense, mixed-use urban environments shaped by everyday street life and local communities.

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