The Death and Life of Great American Cities
by Jane Jacobs
This book has forever changed my preconceptions about cities and how they really work. The beginning is a bit of a rant, and the overall tone is annoyingly condescending, but the information and analysis is truly astonishing. As life in the twenty-first century increasingly means “city life,” it will be imperative that we and our leaders are aware of the principles set forth in this book. A must-read, as far as I’m concerned.
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Adam O'Hern is an industrial design consultant specializing in visual brand languages, and has designed products ranging from laptops to power tools, classroom toys to bathroom fixtures, and robots to lint rollers. He has published with 3DWorld Magazine, CGTuts+, and Luxology, and works with Josh Mings of SolidSmack.com on EngineerVsDesigner.com. |
