Meet Jane Jacobs: A Woman Who Changed the World: Book Insights on The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs

* Despite a lack of experience in city planning or even a college degree, Jane Jacobs picked apart the figures and philosophies responsible for what she viewed as the downfall of American cities.  * Taking aim at those focused on aesthetically pleasing and cutting-edge cities, Jacobs exposed these models as part of a deeply flawed system that only stymies urban living.  * In redefining the relevance of sidewalks, parks, city blocks, and much more, The Death and Life of American Cities became arguably the most single influential work in the history of city planning. Theme 1: Debunking the Orthodoxy - 0:29 Theme 2: How City Spaces Should Be Used - 10:46 Theme 3: Battling the Power Broker - 22:01 Like what you hear? Be sure to like & subscribe to support this podcast! Also leave a comment and let us know your thoughts on the episode. You can also get a free weekly email about the Book Insight of the week. Subscribe at memod.com/insights THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO BOOK INSIGHTS. READY FOR MORE LEARNING? Get unlimited access to our entire collection of Book Insights on over 100 nonfiction bestsellers with a subscription at http://memod.com/insights HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAYS' EPISODE HERE: Robins, Max. “Jane Jacobs American Masters Documentary.” YouTube, YouTube, 15 Aug. 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMnUnp0ifgo&feature=youtu.be&t=1358. Wetmore, John Z. “Jane Jacobs at the National Building Museum.” YouTube, YouTube, 16 Sept. 2012, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA902O1l-dc&feature=youtu.be&t=253. Please keep in mind that the information provided in or through our Book Insights episodes is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for advice given by qualified professionals, and should not be relied upon to disregard or delay seeking professional advice. Full Title: The Death and Life of Great American Cities Year of Publication: 1961 Book Author: Jane Jacobs To purchase the complete edition of this book click here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MM7JKA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_BCWQK3K42TV4959VFQZP Book Insight Writer: Daniel Gonzalez Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon Producer: Daniel Gonzalez Production Manager: Karin Richey Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon Narrator: Tom Evans