Tag: Saskia Sassen

The Top 100 Urban Thinkers

Julia Ramey Serazio | Sep 21st, 2009 | Topic: Culture | Region: | Cities: Boston, Chicago | 1

A quick look at Planetizen’s comprehensive ranking of the best urban thinkers in history. (keep reading…)
Deindustrialization is Not Progress

Worldwatch | Josh Leon | Sep 8th, 2009 | Topic: Built Environment | Region: | Cities: | 2

In his column, World Watch, Josh Leon argues that American cities shouldn’t give up on industry so quickly to accommodate the creative class. (keep reading…)
Globalization’s Dense Geography

Worldwatch | Josh Leon | Mar 25th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: | 1

In the latest installment of his column, WorldView, Josh Leon examines a World Bank report that argues that a few mega cities will draw a disproportionate amount of global commerce. (keep reading…)
Report from “the Shape of the New American City”

Nick Lalla | Oct 24th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Philadelphia | 3

This morning I went to the experts to see what the future held. What I found was some surprises from the past, a lot of questions about the future, opportunities for thought about the big election, and a new interest in Mexico City. Thoughts on the presentations of Dowell Myers, Douglas Masey, and Saskia Sassan after the jump. (keep reading…)
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The Top 100 Urban Thinkers