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The COVID-19 pandemic and the social justice movements that erupted in its wake shone a spotlight on issues that have long impacted the built environment. Below, we round up three books that explore the topics that are shaping contemporary urbanism: equity, accessibility and technology.

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Who Is the City For?
Book cover of Who is the City For? by Blair Kamin

Over his 28-year tenure at the Chicago Tribune, architecture critic Blair Kamin witnessed the city’s transformation “from a declining industrial colossus to a dynamic yet deeply troubled post-industrial powerhouse.” This anthology groups his columns, circa 2011 to 2021, into five thematic sections. The first critiques controversial Chicago projects by presidents Obama and Trump, while the second examines the city’s...

3 Must-Read Books for Urbanism Enthusiasts

From accessibility to smart city technology, these books unpack the issues facing today’s urban centres.

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