City21 arises from a worldwide learning journey that was transmuted into cinematic composition illuminating some of the key perspectives and initiatives that are reshaping the ethos of the 21st century city.The underlying quest of the writers is to reframe the conventional and uninspiring visions of the urban future with an unprecedented combination of fresh, invigorating, sustainable, economically viable, and life-enhancing concepts.Some of the themes explored in the book, in an effort to loosen the geometric and economic grip on the urban imagination, are: The Sacred Origins of the City-city plans through timeThe City as Memory Theater-David Mayernikas timeless cities: useful knowledge transmitted through the generationsRegenerative Design-nature and architecture: the transformation of the Biosphere2 Project into eco-village designThe Creative Green City-The Lighthouse Project in GlasgowFindhorn-the art of creating eco-villagesMagical Architecture-the underground city of Damanhur, Italy, /li>The Utopian Imagination-poetry and architecture: The Open City Project in Ritoque, ChileStewart Brand-the long now perspective
Recent Writings
- Neeli Cherkovski (1945–2024) March 20, 2024
- Can We Keep Both Fascism and Climate Doom at Bay for Decades to Come? December 15, 2023
- City Lights 70th Anniversary Programming November 21, 2023
- 5 Questions with Ian Johnson, Author of SPARKS: China’s Underground Historians and Their Battle for the Future November 21, 2023
- 5 Questions with Robert Glück, Author of ABOUT ED November 8, 2023
- 5 Questions with Joseph Lease, Author of FIRE SEASON November 8, 2023
- 5 Questions with Benjamin Weber, Author of AMERICAN PURGATORY: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration October 30, 2023
- Scientists Pursue Climate Activism Despite Violent Threats October 26, 2023
- 5 Questions with Jonathan Lethem, Author of BROOKLYN CRIME NOVEL October 17, 2023
- 5 Questions with mimi tempestt, Author of THE DELICACY OF EMBRACING SPIRALS October 17, 2023