James Kunstler: How bad architecture wrecked cities

Why it was recommended

Here's a far more engaging critique of car-first design by James Kunstler

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What it covers

James Howard Kunstler's TED talk argues that American public spaces and architecture have become unworthy of care, damaging civic life. He presents suburban sprawl and. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

TED

Length

21 min 42 sec

Year

2007

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