Listen to a Podcast About Urban Planning

Design the cities of tomorrow — zoning, transportation networks, affordable housing, green infrastructure, and how thoughtful planning can make cities more livable and sustainable.

Jane Jacobs' 1961 book "The Death and Life of Great American Cities" challenged the prevailing urban renewal orthodoxy championed by Robert Moses, arguing that mixed-use neighborhoods, short blocks, and organic density create vibrant, safe communities. Over 56% of the world's population now lives in cities (up from 30% in 1950), and the UN projects this will reach 68% by 2050, with most growth occurring in African and Asian cities. Copenhagen's Stroeget, pedestrianized in 1962, became the model for car-free city centers worldwide, and the city's extensive cycling infrastructure — with over 450 kilometers of bike lanes serving 49% of all commutes — demonstrates how urban design can transform transportation behavior.

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